‘Hidden jewel’ for sale along Florida coast was once a Baptist church. Take a look
A stunning mansion that seems to be the architectural embodiment of a cool sea breeze has landed on the real estate market in Tarpon Springs, Florida, for $5.995 million.
It’s like nothing anyone has ever seen before. Why? Because it was a former church.
“Are you looking for that hidden jewel of a place to live that has both modern conveniences and old world charm of Europe?” the listing on Sotheby’s International Realty says.
“Then we welcome you to Tarpon Springs to see this beautiful Mediterranean 12,000 sq ft villa located in the historic district. Enjoy beautiful walks around the bayous, active saltwater life, breathtaking sunsets and many other historic homes brought to life. You will not see high rises here in this sleepy town that provides solace from the chaos and traffic we experience in the ‘real world.’”
The building was built in 1926 and was known as Tarpon’s First Baptist Church. It has since been “resurrected” into a five-bedroom, seven-bathroom estate that stretches across a whopping 7,041-square-feet. There are features galore in and around the mansion, including:
Balconies
4,000-square-foot garage
Views
Lap pool
Outdoor kitchen
Covered patio
Security system
“This beautiful white historic structure was designed to create the feeling of living in an opulent villa on the Greek Island of Kalymnos where many of the Greek populace in Tarpon originally came from in the late 1800’s and continue to come,” the listing describes.
The residence is near two beaches and within walking distance of seaside shops and restaurants.
Tarpon Springs is about a 30-mile drive northwest of Tampa.
The listing is held by Kelly Ackley.
This story was originally published March 11, 2024 at 11:59 AM with the headline "‘Hidden jewel’ for sale along Florida coast was once a Baptist church. Take a look."