Nestled on Carlton Road, another name for this stunning waterfront Tarpon Springs home would be, "Emerson Way". Fitting as American writer, lecturer, and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson was best known by millions for his inspirational writings & quotes such as “The earth laughs in flowers”. This home is certainly inspiring, for starters, your eyes will smile at the botanical beauty of the charming curb appeal as you approach. The dream is real now with your NEW Vinyl fencing with large double-gate and widened concrete driveway perfect for that boat or camper you have been wanting. Mr. Emerson was all about quality & integrity, and this home delivers even more with its cozy fresh design & style complimenting the hybrid indoor/outdoor lifestyle, perfect for working & playing at home, and we're not even to the best part yet. The late Emerson also said “people only see what they are prepared to see”, that being said, you should know this stunning home is sprinkled with hidden gems. From the top down; NEW ROOF in 2018; 2019 NEW CUSTOM crown molding; baseboards; door trim; interior paint, and BRAND-NEW Irrigation pump in 2020 which draws 100% of the water from the pond. Escape to your backyard oasis where the best seat in the house is outside! Complimenting the gorgeous views of nature, you can enjoy valuable space for entertaining, breaking bread, or catching a variety of fish day or night in your own backyard. Right in line with the late Ralph Waldo Emerson's pursuit to understand the meaning of life, this home is a dream actualized for the seller, and for the next lucky buyer, it is a chance to feel good about where you live and bring back the pride of ownership. For others, this house will be the best place to bring family closer together and share new memories. This well designed, well made, and well-kept home gives you more of what you want, including NEW lighting, fans & fixtures; ALL NEW Exterior & Interior Doors and hardware in 2019, BRAND NEW hand-scrapped engineered composite wood flooring, and BRAND NEW 15 SEAR HVAC unit installed in 2018. Feast your eyes on the buttery smooth ceiling, but leave the movies at home because you won't find any popcorn in this house, and that's not all! This home also comes with upgraded stainless appliances; BRAND NEW backyard deck in 2017; ALL NEW landscaping, shrubs, flowers, and seasonal rose bushes. Quarantine in style whether you are working or playing from home, 6 feet is close enough for new neighbors to become your friends! This home puts the “style” in lifestyle, and obsessed with quality and integrity, one of the most famous quotes by Ralph was “build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door”. Your eyes will enjoy the traditional beauty of Tarpon Springs, and your future self will appreciate its rapid growth & modernization. There is certainly something for everybody including Tarpon Spring's Golf Courses, Holiday Cove, Sunset Beach, Marinas, first Friday at Downtown Tarpon Springs and some of the best schools, shops, eateries, and entertainment the Tarpon Springs community has to offer. Also walk or bike, enjoying coastal living through some of Tarpons most historic shoreline views, fishing spots, and Salt-Life culture. This home has been enhanced to amaze and priced to sell. In honor of the late Ralph Waldo Emerson, if you are looking for the perfect home, (as he once said) “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail”.