Island retreats of turkey

Fancy an historic mansion on Princes Islands Istanbul?

While the Princes Islands are just a short trip from Istanbul, visitors who step onto the ferry leave behind more than just a big city - they depart the trappings of modern life and enter a long-forgotten world of horse-drawn carriages and wistful Victorian mansions. Once a place of exile for Byzantine and Ottoman royalty, today the islands are enjoyed by day trippers who explore their beaches and pine forests. Although it's rare to find real estate for sale on the Princes Islands, a 140 year-old mansion for sale offers not only the chance to experience life as part of this intriguing archipelago, but an opportunity to invest in a successful rental business.

The 7 best beach villas in the world

From gorgeous private retreats on the famous island of Ibiza, to stunning huge houses along the Caribbean Riviera Maya in sunny Mexico, to a peaceful retreat home by the sea in Sovalye Island, Turkey - an island so quiet there are no roads - we bring to you our 7 top beach villas in the entire world. We have searched high and low to ensure that only the best is showcased here, but be warned, one read of this will have you packing for the nearest beach in a heartbeat, in fact, writing this blog on a cool afternoon in Bodrum has us wanting to take the rest of the day off - so we shall see you at the beach! Make sure you bring the wine.

The transformation of Turkish real estate

From poor man's choice for a home overseas to be the choice of the more discerning luxury home buyer, Turkish real estate transformed itself in less than 10 years, partially thanks to the global slow-down post 2007. Cheap, nondescript apartments and villas started giving way to exclusive luxurious houses in Bodrum, Kalkan, Kas and Fethiye islands with mooring and private beach platforms. Accredited architects were called in to design contemporary properties that command price tags in excess of Euro 1m..

Head for Sovalye Island in the Gulf of Fethiye

A home in Sovalye Island Fethiye is certainly not everyone's cup of tea. However, Masons discovered their hidden paradise on a sailing trip along the south-west coast of Turkey. When they stepped foot on Sovalye Island, they knew this was their little piece of heaven, a place their kids could run free and enjoy a slice of time no longer to be found in the modern world

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