FACILITIES & LOCATION

This is an opportunity to own a piece of history in Istanbul – this Ottoman style home is found in a residential area of the city centre and is just minutes away from lifestyle amenities and some of the most important tourist landmarks, it would make for a wonderful year round setting for a small family to live in Turkey.

Ground floor

Someone else owns the ground floor of the building and it has its own separate entrance. If you are interested in purchasing the entire building, the owner of the ground floor is willing to sell. Please contact us for details about buying the entire building.

First floor

Stairs lead up to the first floor where the living areas are found. The first floor offers a spacious living room with offset kitchen. The living room is cosy and comfortable for spending evenings in, while the kitchen has ample storage and cupboard space. There is a ceiling fan for moving air around the lounge and kitchen.

Second floor

Stairs head up to the second floor of the home where two rooms are located. One of the rooms is a large bedroom with room for two people to sleep easily, while the other room is currently used as a home library – it could easily be used as a bedroom. There is a fully equipped bathroom completing this level of the house.

Third floor

The third floor of the house offers a self-contained apartment level and lots of privacy. This level has a spacious bedroom on a mezzanine floor and second living room with equipped kitchenette for cooking meals. There is a bathroom with shower on this floor. Doors open to a third floor terrace with lovely views heading out across the Bosphorus and Gulhane Park just a three minute walk away.

Investment potential

For those looking for an investment project in Istanbul, this property could be converted into three separate apartments if wanted – this would provide an abundance of rental potential for a new owner and the location would assure a plethora of tourists and travellers to rent to on a short term or long term basis.

Location in Istanbul

Located in the Sultanahmet area of Istanbul, this character house is surrounded by historical carpet shops, famous hotels, and is within close distance to all main tourist landmarks in the old part of the city, including the Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar. The house has been constructed within the Ottoman / Roman wall that goes around Gulhane Park and is just a three minute walking distance away from Sirkeci Train Station for moving around the city with ease. Two tramway stops are both located within a couple of minutes walk – commuting to the centre has never been easier. The shores of the Bosphorus are located just 180 metres away, while Eminonu Ferry Terminal can be reached within ten minutes.

Do not miss out on this remarkable listing – if you are fascinated by Ottoman and Turkish history, this property is a must see and comes highly recommended for viewing, featuring an abundance of small details throughout to offer an authentic look at life in Turkey in a house full of character.