The city, located at the joint point of Europe and Asia, is impossible to be discovered even in a few visits. Each governor made own input in its history and appearance. There ruled 82 Byzantine, 10 Roman emperors and 30 Ottoman Sultans. To understand Istanbul or Constantinople dip into its unique color, feel its spirit, the atmosphere or live there. Live and admire every single morning the Bosphorus, ancient mosques, palaces and winding streets. Selection of property in Istanbul with the most stunning views is easier with the review made by the ee24.com.
1. Look into infinity – the Bosphorus
550 sq. m. for €7.6 million
Strait between Asia and Europe is one of the major trump cards of real estate sellers. Is there something better than the Bosphorus sunsets, watched every night from the windows of your own living room and marveling play of sunlight on the dome of the Dolmabahce Palace, as if it’s for the first time? Huge apartment in the skyscraper allows enjoying views of the mosque, Istanbul, and the water surface not only for the owners, but for all guests, even if the entire district is invited. And in the morning you can go for a walk in the nearby park or jogging to the pier.
2. Apartment in "rock cradle"
200 sq. m. for €905,000
That is how in Turkish sounds the name of one of the oldest city areas – Besiktas. Not only the beauty of the evening city and well-designed infrastructure are prepared for owners of luxury apartments in the residential complex built in 2009. First of all, this area is known for its restaurants, clubs and bars. Partying all night till you drop and then go back in a luxury apartment in the house, decorated in baroque style – perhaps this is one of the most enjoyable ways to learn Istanbul.
3. Living in private villa – a view of the Bosphorus from a new angle
680 sq. m. for €13.4 million
Many consider that spending hours contemplating the famous bridge across the strait, built by the Turkish Sultan Mehmed Fatih, is much more comfortable when sitting on private veranda, surrounded by flowers with a cup of coffee than being within the four walls even if these are the best apartment. Plus is private house on the waterfront which provides an opportunity to ride on a boat or a yacht and touch the Bosphorus, and through it the history of European and Asian Istanbul.
4. Party house with private mooring – for happy life
1100 sq.m. for €17 million
Another good way to explore the city is to buy a house with a large plot on one of the central streets. A spacious area of 780 square meters allows as much as only the Russians may afford. Inviting all the neighbors for a barbecue, arranging creative open-airs for Bosphorus sketches, organizing football competitions – the wide Russian soul affords anything. And at the same time it will help to make a lot of friends among the locals. The city is not formed by the buildings or museum, but by the people who live there.
5. Privacy and harmony
1000 sq. m. for €14.85 million
It is believed that traveling and changing of scene is just a way to knowing yourself. Nothing changes on the new latitudes, except the internal perception. To understand your own and discover new facets of life means to know the world around. And the best place for such reflections – is a beautiful house, private pool and a garden, where the wash is heard.
6. Turkish nature and birds singing
400 sq. m. for €3.6 million
Istanbul – is not only a noise of metropolis, crowds and streets clogged. It is multifaceted and often is full of surprises, like any other city with an eventful past. Seeing and feeling the nature of a metropolitan area, enjoying a quiet and unhurried life, you will be able to understand what attracted invaders from all over the world into that the city, giving strength and nurturing to generation of heroes.
7. Private house near the church and patriarchs
1176 sq. m. for €14.5 million
Fatih district and Fener subdistrict in Istanbul, are known as the residence of the patriarchs of Constantinople. Wise priests did not resist the Turkish invaders in the XV century, and so the religious buildings were almost completely safe. Appreciating the splendor and grandeur of the past Orthodoxy centuries is possible if settling in this quarter. Christian sanctuaries are located next door to the magnificent fountains dedicated to the Turkish sultan, as if emphasizing all the contrast of such neighborhood in Istanbul.
8. The historic mansion near the Bosphorus Bridge
500 sq. m. for €13.6 million
Getting into the spirit of history is quite easy, if you decide to live into the house that stood for decades. Buying a small house with a garden and a private pier within walking distance of the Bosphorus – isn’t that an opportunity for a peaceful holiday and touching the city history?
9. House overlooking the Rumeli Fortress – a symbol of the Turkish conquerors
929 sq. m. for €27.9 million
Turks came to Constantinople as conquerors, fearless and relentless. They drastically changed the face of the Byzantine capital, turned temples into mosques and destroyed thousands of Greeks. Their military pressure and power didn’t cause only anger, but also a delight. They were able to break the resistance and take Rumeli Fortress (Rumelihisari), which later was called "cut throat" as it cut Constantinople off from the Black Sea. House with windows from where you can see the fort, which marked the end of the great Byzantine era – is a daily reminder of the different countenances of Istanbul and its peoples.
10. Shopping and entertainment in one package with stunning views of the strait
380 sq. m. for €11.9 milion
City may be discovered from the different sides, including shopping. Istanbul is a great place for all shopping fans. Purchasing an apartment in the bustling, densely populated area, in order to go shopping in the morning,and spending evenings in a cozy cafe is a chance to feel the modern influences of the ancient city.
Text: Sergei Filatov, especially for ee24.com
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