Turkey Homes proudly presents this authentic Istanbul apartment for sale close to Istanbul's most sought-after landmark, the Galata Tower.
The city of Istanbul is the largest in Turkey, home to almost 20% of the country's population. Istanbul sits over two continents, with European side and Asian sides of the city. Millions of tourists from all over the world visit; once known as Constantinople from the Byzantium era; however, since the conquest of Sultan Mehmet, the name of Istanbul has been given and proudly been the capital of the previous Ottoman Empire and now it stands as what New York is to the USA. The heart and soul of the country, where the majority of the Turkish economy relies on and is officially the country's historical capital. However, the official capital is Ankara of, Turkey.
Since the opening new IGA Airport, the third in the city opened in 2018, the year 2022 is recorded as the busiest airport in Europe for flights and passenger numbers. With 3 out of 5 runways only operation, once the remaining runways operate in 2025, the expected passenger capacity will exceed over 200 million people a year.
If Taksim Square is regarded as the heart of the city, with Istiklal Street running literally behind has to be the soul of Istanbul. Istiklal Street, with its hundreds of shops and eateries, traditional Istanbul Trams that will lead down to the Karakoy stretch of the Bosphorus. Towards the end of Istiklal Street, the other major landmark of the city is the famous Galata Tower. This most famous landmark once a legend says the Ottoman scientist, inventor and astronomer Hazarfen Ahmet Celebi flew from the top of the tower with its self-made wings.
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If you are looking for a traditional Istanbul property, look no further. This traditional Istanbul block of the apartment was built in 1858 and is still regarded as A Grade historical building. In addition, the location is literally less than 100 meters from the famous Galata Tower, with Istiklal Street again connecting to an adjacent street on the west.
You can reach Taksim Square again in no time by walking head back. Being a central location, all the local amenities are from cafes, bars, restaurants and the vibrant nightlife of Taksim, all within walking distance.
The apartment is on the third floor of the five-storey building hosting eight apartments. This three-bedroom apartment with a Bosphorus view from the balcony has been recently renovated by its owner using a well-known Turkish interior designer to a first-class quality with uniquely designed stoned walls and beamed ceiling using the same brick stone materials giving a complete rustic feeling effect.
The spacious three-bedroom apartment with 130m2 net living areas with a long again all, stone wall-built hallway leading to the main living room was redesigned as an open plan living with brand new kitchen units and a spacious worktop.
A living room with an open plan kitchen also leads to a stunning balcony with views over Bosphorus to enjoy your coffee. All the rooms are craft fully designed with all stone-built walls and ceilings. Bedrooms are spacious, with an additional small bedroom perhaps best suited for a small study room or a dressing room.
The spacious long hallway connects all bedrooms again beautifully designed with exact stone walls around you.
This unique Istanbul apartment is offered unfurnished and key-ready, a complete gas-powered central heating system via a personal boiler.
This stunning historical Galata Tower apartment is a not-to-be-missed investment opportunity for those traditional Istanbul property investors. Whether you wish to use it as your full-time Istanbul dream property or a Turkey real estate investment with high rental yields, it ticks all the boxes.
Contact our specialised Istanbul property advisors for a viewing appointment for further information. We will assist A-Z with all your requirements for an ideal property in Istanbul and provide complete guidance on Turkey property registrations to your name.
