Turkey is a country located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, with the main part being on the Anatolian Peninsula side in Western Asia, with a smaller portion (called Thrace) in Southeastern Europe.
Bordered by eight countries, Turkey is next to Greece and Bulgaria to the northwest, Georgia to the northeast, Armenia, Azerbaijan (Nakhchivan exclave), Iran to the east, and Iraq and Syria to the south.
Turkey is also surrounded by three seas, the Aegean Sea to the west, the Black Sea to the north, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south.
The capital city of Turkey is Ankara, while Istanbul is its largest city and a major cultural and economic hub, famously spanning both Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait.
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Where can I find the best luxury homes for sale in Turkey
Luxury homes for sale come in a variety of types in Turkey, each catering to different tastes, lifestyles, and locations.
Large estate homes, or privately owned properties are usually located on large land plots, and can have multiple buildings on the land such as guest houses, and often come with lovely gardens, private driveways, pools, and tennis courts.
Top-floor units such as penthouse apartments can often be found in luxury high-rise buildings, offering panoramic views, private elevators, rooftop terraces, concierge services.
Luxury homes can come as waterfront properties, which are highly sought after and can be located directly on oceans, lakes, or rivers, depending on the specific location in question.
These desirable homes can also come with private docks, beach access, large decks, open floor plans with water views, again depending on the location being considered.
Upscale townhouses or lofts in metropolitan areas can come with designer interiors, high-end appliances, rooftop decks, and can be close to restaurants, galleries, and entertainment facilities.
Gated community villas are high-end homes in exclusive, master-planned communities, and often come with clubhouses, golf courses, private security and community pools.
Eco-luxury homes are environmentally sustainable homes without sacrificing comfort, and can come with solar panels, built with reclaimed materials, green roofs, and passive heating and cooling.