From the quaint cobbled streets, to the beautiful whitewashed houses covered with bougainvillea, to the sweeping sea views and alluring surroundings voted as one of the worlds top 10 views - it is evident that there is just something about Kalkan that captures the imagination as soon as you step foot in the region leading to many holidayer's turning into full time expats purchasing a second home in Kalkan to become part of the regions history and charm. The unique attraction of Kalkan is that houses are built on the hillside, meaning that everyone property offers incredible views - and here we showcase five of the very best of them.
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..
Why buy a luxury property in traditional favourites around Europe such as France and Spain? Why spend millions on a property when you could save a few millions and buy something even better in Turkey? We take a look at the new trend of designer homes coming to Turkey with an inclusive dive into seafront living on Turkish shores from Yalikavak to Kas to Kalkan, and beyond. Cameron Deggin provides us with some running commentary on just why Turkey is emerging as a leading destination for investors looking for 5-star properties.
Speculation rife in Bodrum that a celebrity superyacht owner is eyeing up Richard Meier's Bodrum Houses signature design in the hills of Yalikavak. A new addition to Bodrum Billionaire's club after Bill Gates, Jagger, Abramovich? Possible, we shall have to wait and see. Or just like the sale of Atlantic Records 13 million Euro villa, will this one stay under wraps for a while too?