This spacious 3 bedroom house is situated on a private gated complex in Bitez. The communal area has pretty bordered gardens, a swimming pool and a gated entrance. This property is ideal as a family home for all year round living, but would also make a fantastic holiday home, with great rental potential.

Internal accomodation consists of small entrance hall with family shower room, opening out to a large open plan Living/Kitchen area. The living space has a working open fireplace, ideal for the winter months and double patio doors leading out onto the balcony. The kitchen has ample fitted units, washing machine, dishwasher oven/hob and large fridge freezer. The bedrooms are on the lower level, all are double rooms with wardrobes and storage space, the second family shower room is on this level.

The property is within easy walking distance of the local Bakery, shops, supermarkets, schools and public transport. The 2 long sandy beaches of Gumbet and Bitez are both within easy reach.

Bitez (or Agacli – meaning ‘full of trees’) is one of the main citrus growing areas on the peninsula. If I think of Bitez, I think of Mandarin Gardens, Olive Groves and evening walks along the promenade which runs alongside the beach. The beach here is one of the cleanest on the peninsula. The restaurants and cafes that line the promenade offer turkish, oriental and international cuisine. Each restaurant offers the free use of sunbeds on the shoreline. There are no noisy bars or night clubs here so you can be assured of a relaxing meal or stroll.

Gumbet, so called because of the numerous white domed cisterns in the area, features one of the longest sandy beaches on the peninsula, popular with sun-worshipers and watersport enthusiasts alike. It’s crescent shaped sheltered bay is lined with large hotels, bars and restaurants. At the far end of the beach is the jetty where dozens of Gulets depart on their daily cruises. Above the jetty is the hill that separates Gumbet from Bodrum. Pearched on the top are several old windmills. There are fabulous views of both Gumbet and Bodrum from here.

Parallel to the bay is the main street. By day this is fairly quiet but at night it transforms into a hive of activity with it’s bright lights, bar, restaurants and disco bars. Gumbet, it has to be said, is one of the most vibrant resort on the peninsula and is popular with tourists of many nationalities. Gumbet does, however, offer something for all tastes and age groups.

The Peninsula is served by Bodrum Milas Airport (BJV)

The Bodrum Peninsula is situated on the south west coast of Turkey and is by far the prettiest area on the South Aegean coastline.

Bodrum is unique as it caters for such diverse interests. You can experience traditional Turkish life only minutes away from the hustle and bustle of a modern resort. The resorts of Bodrum and Gumbet offers a vibrant nightlife for the young and the energetic and are a shoppers paradise, whilst there are many other resorts and charming fishing villages offering peace and tranquillity. Watersport enthusiasts are more than catered for. Many of the resorts offer parasailing, windsurfing, canoeing, snorkelling, banana boats and ringos. Divers from all over the world enjoy exploring the waters around Bodrum and there is something for both beginners and advanced divers.

The area is steeped in history and this is still evident right across the peninsula. Take time to visit the more obvious sites such as St. Peter’s Castle, The Mausoleum, The Amphi Theatre and Myndos Gate.

There are various ways are to explore the peninsula. You can cover the whole peninsula by car in just a few hours by following the coastal road. Daily Gulet cruises, available from Bodrum Harbour and from some of the local beaches and harbours, visit some of the beautiful bays and coves.