The first thing everyone notices on arrival at Villa Yazlik is the spectacular view that takes in the two turquoise bays of both Kalkan and Kalamar, as well as the majestic Taurus mountains. But what also sets this villa apart is that the views can be enjoyed as much from the inside as the outside, thanks to a floor-to-ceiling wall of glass across the entire middle floor living area, as well as in each of the five bedrooms.
We also loved the fact that the design had not compromised on space, so the huge living area can seat more than 10 people comfortably, the indoor/outdoor dining areas seat 10 guests, the five bedrooms each have their own dressing areas and marble ensuite bathrooms, there is the addition of a guest bathroom and laundry room, and even the spiralled travertine staircases are unusually wide. This level of space and light helps to give an extra feeling of comfort and luxury.
Besides the villa having such a large internal space, it also has one of the largest outside spaces. This means we have a larger than average infinity pool on the main terrace, plus a waterfall cascading down to an equally large children’s pool on the lower terrace. In buying off plan we were also able to input our ideas into the design. So we included a large outdoor Jacuzzi, a bar and a traditional Turkish kosk lounging area, as well as a Jacuzzi in the main bedroom and a Jacuzzi bath in one of the ensuites. We have since added a sauna and steam room.
We loved the design of the villa – and its position in Kalkan – from the outset, and we have never looked back.