Turkey Homes are very proud to present this traditional Yali mansion in Istanbul for sale, offering a prestigious location right on the shores of the Bosphorus in the European district of Sariyer very close to the historical city centre.
The Sariyer district spans a vast area of Istanbul, stretching from the southern borders of the business centre of Maslak all the way to the southern shores of the Black Sea taking in a huge stretch of the Bosphorus Strait which is home to some of the amazing ancient waterfront mansions and some huge dense forest areas along with the beautiful Black Sea beaches which are a very popular weekend escape from the busy city lifestyle.
Homes in the Sariyer district are found in several neighbourhoods, all offering prestigious addresses, whether they are along the Bosphorus coastline or set in stunning countryside areas, all attracting very wealthy families and business owners etc, who prefer life away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre surrounded by nature which offers a much healthier lifestyle, yet with easy access to the centre via the Maslak area and with ample local amenities for year-round living with excellent educational and medical facilities and shopping malls all within easy reach.
Prestigious Water Front Location
This outstanding 19th Century Baroque mansion for sale in Istanbul is located right on the Bosphorus shores in the district of Baltalimani which sits south of Emirgan and north of Bebek, located beneath the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge just 10km north of Taksim Square.
Designed and built approximately 150 years ago by the French architect Alexandre Vallaury for a Sultan minister, said to be amongst the top ten highest value residential properties in the world today and is also one of the largest Bosphorus homes that boast a panoramic view across the Bosphorus.
The mansion sits on a waterfront land area of 4,000m2, an A-graded listed building that is protected by the Tourism and Culture board of Turkey with very strict rules on the type of renovation work that can be carried out to protect the heritage of the property and although the mansion has never undergone any renovation, its has been immaculately kept throughout with all the traditional features intact.
Built over five floors with an impressive 3,000m2 living area and an internal lift to all floors, a huge basement area uses for storage etc, whilst the 4 floors from ground level up offer a staggering 23 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 4 kitchens and 5 lounges/dining rooms whilst the exterior areas offer private gated gardens, secure parking for 4 vehicles along with a 130m private pier.
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Impressive ceiling heights range from 3.03m to 4,73m, whilst ornate coving, traditional parquet flooring and half wood wall panelling offer a wonderful traditional feel to the property as does the original furniture.
The mansion is presented to the prestigious Istanbul real estate market as seen, fully furnished with all white goods included and with a full gas central heating system with traditional old school radiators.
Overall a rare opportunity to own a distinguished piece of Istanbul history, the perfect high-end investment or large family home that offers a stunning water front location in a very wealthy area of the city with easy access to all areas and the airport and simply outstanding panoramic views.
Contact Turkey Homes for more details and price, our professional Istanbul property advisors will answer all your questions Istanbul real estate questions and assist you through every step of the Turkey property buying process.
