Esenköy, Fethiye, Mugla, Turkey

If you are seeking tranquility and to escape the city life, then this nature getaway offers the perfect home. We present a rare opportunity to purchase an authentic village house, set within a traditional inland village called Gokben.

The house has been refurbished by its British owners to incorporate modern day features and design, blended perfectly with traditional wood and stone workmanship for authentic yet modern property that would not found in the busy tourist destinations.

The Gökben neighbourhood, is only 16 km from Fethiye and approximately 25 minutes by car. Located East of Fethiye and 5km South of the little Esenkoy village which enjoys a slower more traditional pace of life and we would therefore recommend that transport is essential for this secret hideaway. The property is one of the first that greets you as you enter Gokben village and sits on its own independent plot which measures 308m2 and sits with an East facing outlook.

The property enjoys views across the meadows and olive tree plantations, also looking across the Akdaglar mountains which are snowcapped in the winter for dramatic views. The lands that surround are Tarla, meaning plantation lands.

There is car parking with an area large enough to accommodate two vehicles. The gardens are beautifully planted with an abundance of mature plants such as medlar, rosemary and geranium. There are many beds and areas throughout the garden where you can grow your own vegetables if you desire with very fertile soils in this area and there is a private and shady garden patio terrace area for sitting, with brick built BBQ for alfresco dining in the hot summer evenings and multiple large balconies for sitting to relax and enjoy the peace and tranquility and the amazing views all around.

When we walk up the slate-covered road accompanied by bird chirping, the house we come across is a two-storey property. The living level is raised up for even better views, so access is actually on first floor level.

The upper floor is approximately 65 m2. When we enter through the entrance door on the upper floor of the house, there is a long hallway with multiple rooms off. All doors and frames are crafted from solid wood.

The lounge or snug measures approximately 12 m2 presenting an intimate space and featuring a wonderful, original fire place with chimney. The room is completed with high wooden vaulted ceiling and wood flooring, finished with attractive lantern style wall and ceiling lights to compliment. The lounge is fitted with the modern day convenience of air-conditioning unit.

Continuing along the hallway, on the right side, there is a room of approximately 12 m2. The room has window to side aspect and patio doors to the front. Again featuring high wooden vaulted ceilings and wooden flooring and coming fitted with ceiling fan. This room is currently used as a dining room, however can be converted for other needs if desired; maybe a guest bedroom or a hobby room?

The dining room provides access onto the large L-shaped terrace. The terrace area on the upper floor is approximately 35 m2 in total and has spanning views. 2 years ago, the old wooden roof frame on the terrace was completely dismantled and replaced with a metal roof frame system throughout, at a cost of around 130,000 TL; Therefore, it is possible to expand the terrace's shade area in summer and rain protection in winter by covering it with tiles, shingles or roofing material in all or desired areas, and add value to this beautiful house in a budget-friendly way.

There is a separate kitchen area with a door opening to the terrace balcony on the side. The kitchen, which has an area of 10 m2. The kitchen has been refitted with wooden wall and base units, designed to match an original style to compliment the house interior. It is set over two aspects to provide good storage and good work surface area. Finished with modern granite work tops and with grey floor tiles in slate effect. The kitchen enjoys another original fire place for an authentic style.

The 7 m2 bathroom attracts attention with its large and modern shower area featuring glass block wall and a window overlooking the meadows with lovely vanity wash basin below which is set on marble topped cupboard and with additional floor to ceiling cupboard for towels. The shower is a modern rain shower with hand held combo and there is a chrome towel rail.

The main bedroom of the house, measures approximately 12 m2 and is located off the long hallway. Fitting a double bed and with space for various bedroom furnishings. The room has a window to side aspect and the room is completed with high wooden vaulted ceiling and solid wood floor. The room is fitted with air-conditioning.

The lower ground floor of the house has been lovingly converted to provide a large open plan living area. The room has been renovated to include some exposed stone walls and has wooden ceiling beams and ceramic tiled flooring. Its a lovely cool room, ideal for summer months, measuring approximately 25m2. Featured in the pictures as the open plan lounge and dining room.

The lower ground floor also has an independent. large utility/laundry room featuring kitchen counter with sink, plumbing for washing machine and storage areas.

Overall, a delightful and charming home where you can enjoy an authentic, yet modern home in the quietest of locations. In the garden of this authentic village house, there is an automatic irrigation system, a barbecue area, and a small warehouse area in the backyard where materials such as paint, etc. are stored.

Please contact us for more information. We are able to offer an online viewing via a live WhatsApp video call, please contact us to book an appointment. If you are in the area or have a visit planned - get in touch to book a viewing appointment.

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