Turkey Homes have great pleasure in presenting this lovingly restored property for sale in Cappadocia, a stunning traditional cave home in the popular area of Goreme in the ancient Anatolian region of central Turkey.
Cappadocia is a magical place and one of Turkey's major cultural and historical centres as well as a major tourism destination with an increasing number of visitors every year, currently in excess of 2.5 millions from around the world, honeymooners, trekkers, backpackers etc.
The rough moon-like landscape of Cappadocia was formed over 5 million years ago, as lava over spilled from volcanoes forming rocks that over the years have been eroded by the elements which now resemble pillars and minarets, often called fairy towers by the Turkish people.
Many of these formations were carved into underground cities with churches and monasteries, and Cappadocia is said to be the place where Christianity began, and some underground tunnels and cities are still being discovered today.
So how do you reach Cappadocia? The area is very accessible, though a long drive by car or bus from the southern coastal areas or Istanbul, domestic flights from Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara and Antalya to Nevsehir airport take less than 1 hour.
Ideal Location
This beautifully resorted cave home for sale in Cappadocia is located in the heart of the region in the highly popular touristic area of Goreme, approximately 40 minutes from Nevsehir, Kapadokya airport and only a 5-minutes walk from the town centre, with a host of shops selling all kinds of handmade items, pottery, carpets and gifts and restaurants serving traditional Turkish dishes of the area, and all beautifully carved into the rocks.
Also located just a few minutes walk to the stunning local countryside where you enjoy leisurely walks through the valleys and explore the ancient churches and monasteries, and wonder between the fairy chimneys, and gaze at the numerous hot air balloons that fill the skies, another popular reason to visit the area, said to be one of the best areas in the world for these hot air balloon rides, and is quite often the perfect time to go down on one knee and pop that all important question!
Property Details
This ideally positioned cave house has been restored with lots of care and thought to the local area, entered from the cobbled street via private wrought iron gate set in natural Cappadocia white stone wall which opens into a pretty courtyard garden with stone steps ascending from stone laid pathway, and a gravelled garden area with overhanging ivy and various plants and shrubs.
Heading up the stone steps you reach the main double glazed entrance door, set in a natural stone archway, opening into a room with a stunning beamed ceiling currently used as an art studio with a stone floor and a mix of cave and stone walls, having a stunning open fireplace and a raised seating area. A second archway hosts a patio door leading out onto a stone terrace area for alfresco dining or simply relaxing taking in the views of the fairy chimneys and the hot air balloons gently gliding over the local landscapes.
Two stone steps up from the art studio take you through a wooden door opening into the main living area set deeper into the cave, a stunning area cleverly separated with archways formed from natural crafted stone. Having carved our windows and display shelves and laid with whitewashed wooden floors.
The kitchen sits through an archway, with the arch hosting a marble worktop and sink overlooking the main lounge area, a lovely curved kitchen area will all the mod cons.
Though the property has the capacity for 3 bedrooms, the current owner has used two of the rooms as an extra seating area with a fireplace and the second room as the art studio, all separated by sheer drapes and archways with natural cave walls.
The main bedroom hosts an en-suite shower room and the house also hosts a second shower room/guest WC accessed from the courtyard which also hosts a small storage room which could be transformed into a lovely wine cellar.
The courtyard garden also hosts a set of wrought iron steps which lead to a lovely rooftop terrace with amazing views over the area, perfect to sit with a cool glass of wine and take in the stunning history and views over Goreme, with the possibility of adding a glazed or wooden extension for extra living space.
The property comes partially furnished to include the fridge/freezer, washing machine, hot water heater and air conditioning unit(s), a stunning open-plan home for a young couple with the scope for the property to be used as a family home, or small unique guest house, boutique hotel or restaurant/cafe.
With the ideal location in Cappadocia, this beautiful cave home would make an ideal investment in Turkey at an affordable price and with holiday accommodation in great demand in the area, rental yields are excellent especially during the months of April-November, the busiest times for tourism in the area.
Contact Turkey Homes for further details. Our dedicated Turkey property advisors will answer all of your questions and guide you through the full buying process and all of the legal elements involved when buying property in Cappadocia or any other area in Turkey.
Please note, this Cappadocia property is no longer for sale or sold.