Side, Turkey - A Place in the Sun

Side, Turkey, Ben Hillman

John and Cathy are looking for their family’s perfect holiday home in Side in Turkey. As Cathy has to work, their daughter Jayne has come to help her dad with the search. A large family space in the property really is key – as well as being close to Side’s beautiful Old Town. Ben Hillman is on hand to show this father and daughter five great options for their £150,000 budget, but will any be just right?

About the area

Side is a historic resort town on Turkey’s southern Mediterranean Coast. To get there it’s about an hour’s drive from Antalya Airport, to which direct flights from the UK take about 4 and a half hours. Side’s Old Town is regarded as one of the most culturally rich towns in Southern Turkey. It's steeped in history, with monuments like the Apollon Temple and other ruins dating from 7th Century BC dotted in amongst pretty pedestrianised streets - filled with shops and places to enjoy local food. Although it’s becoming a better known tourist destination there’s still a real sense of authentic charm along its beautiful long beaches, and there’s a port filled with pleasure boats ready to take visitors out on trips.

 

Property 1

2 Bedroom Apartment in Ilica

There’s great communal facilities here including a lovely pool backed by a bar restaurant, there’s a kiddies pool, gardens and playground too. The apartment itself has a great sized terrace with its own hot tub and some lovely views. Inside there’s a living room with patio doors and space for a sofa bed, which is open plan to the kitchen and dining area. There is 1 double bedroom that has doors to the terrace and an en-suite shower. There’s a second double bedroom and another shower room.

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Valued at £149,573 at the time of filming. 

Property 2

2 Bedroom Modern Apartment in Sorgun

This apartment has great communal facilities which can be enjoyed within this complex and the shared pool can be seen from the property’s terrace which has enough space for a table and chairs. Inside is a pretty spacious and bright open plan living dining room and kitchen. 1 double bedroom has an en-suite shower room and a small balcony. There’s another double bedroom, again with a small balcony and a second WC.

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Valued at £158,120 at the time of filming. 

Property 3

2 Bedroom Duplex in Side Old Town

The location of this property is close to the beach and has a lovely communal pool which is overlooked by some of the duplex’s outside space, consisting of a downstairs patio and terrace, and a smaller back terrace off the kitchen. Upstairs there’s a large balcony off one of the bedrooms and a smaller one off the second. Inside is a bright open plan living dining room, there’s a separate kitchen which was once a bedroom, with utility room and downstairs WC. Upstairs the main bedroom has an en-suite shower room and there’s a second double.

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Valued at £179,487 at the time of filming. 

Property 4

3 Bedroom Apartment in Sorgun

As well as the shared pool the apartment has a great sized terrace with some outside space at the back too - accessed via 2 of the bedrooms. Inside there’s a light and bright open plan living dining room and kitchen. The 3 bedrooms are all great sized doubles, one with an en-suite shower, and there’s a second shower room.

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Valued at £134,188 at the time of filming.

Property 5

3 Bedroom Duplex in Side

At this property is a communal pool area plus 2 balconies, both with space for a table and chairs. Inside is nicely finished with an open plan living dining room and modern kitchen. There’s a downstairs double bedroom, and a shower room. Upstairs is a huge bedroom with lounge area, another good sized double and a very generous bathroom.

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Valued at £166,667 at the time of filming. 

Hot Property

Luxury Home in Side

This luxury home is super modern with a pretty private pool and lovely decked areas perfect for soaking up those Turkish rays. There’s also a huge roof terrace which comes complete with hot tub. Inside is really tastefully decorated and appointed, with a cool mix of interior design across its open plan living areas.

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Valued at just over £1,000,000 at the time of filming.