CUSTOMS HOUSE FRONT is 3 bedroomed unique property in the heart of KALKAN’s old town very close to the beach and restaurants with its own roof top .
DESCRIPTION and HISTORY
At the end of the 19 th Century , Kalkan was an important trade centre thanks to its big harbour. Sailors stayed in town at different pensions and could drink at in various pubs . The Customs House Building was one of them and Constructed as a pension/ pub by a Greek Entrepreneur in 1854. At the beginning of the 20 th century, the Ottomans used the building as a Customs House due to its super location over the harbour. Trading continued after the 1923 population exchange and The Customs House was in full use until sea trade faded away in the 1950’s due to improvement of the Turkish Road infrastructure and adoption of overland transport.
Strict building and preservation codes are enforced as listed property.
The building occupies such a prominent place in KALKAN’s history that the authorities insist the modern owners keep it traditional pink colour , as well
As maintain its architectural integrity and the Ottoman flag is engraved on the decorative front “ pediment “ overlooking the sea .
KALKAN’s Customs House is perhaps the most well known , treasured landmark in the town. The building, like its surroundings, is steeped in history, and The property was refurbished in 2020 with the addition of a rooftop plunge pool.
GROUND FLOOR: The open plan ground floor comprises at one end a comfortably furnished sitting area with traditional fireplace and at the other a newly fitted kitchen and large dining table with seating for 6 guests.Double doors from the living area open to a large court yard furnished for dinning of 6 guests and seating space which is a lovely feature of this property. Large traditional wooden windows to two aspects flood the space with light. The kitchen is fully equipped to self - cater and has an oven , dishwasher, fridge / freezer.
FiRST FLOOR : on the first floor , There is a bedroom with a double bed and newly fitted en -suite bathroom with washing machine . Traditional wooden windows that open to lovely views of the sea and beach .
SECOND FLOOR: you can find the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom which its own balcony which showcases amazing views across the beach and sea.( best view in Kalkan ) there is second bedroom with two single beds and its own en- suite bathroom both with sea and harbour views .
ROOF TERRACE: There is a large roof terrace furnished with comfortable seating as well as a plunge pool , offering wonderful views of the sea, beach and harbour.
AMENITIES
Swimming Pool : private plunge pool. The property is very close to the beach .
View : sea views from all rooms
Bedrooms : 3
Double beds : 2
Single Beds : 2
Bathrooms 3
Sleeps : 6
House Amenities: satellite TV, Wi-Fi ,Dishwasher,Oven, Toaster , Iron ,Safe , CD player ,Washing Machine, Fridge / Freezer , Kettle , Hairdryer, AC, Beach towels , Sun Lounges , Umbrella,Water cooler , outside seating area ( 3 locations) Roof Terrace with Sea views , Al - fresco dining area.
LOCATION
Walking distance to Kalkan beach , supermarket, beach clubs , Bars and Restaurants, Town Center
NEAREST AIRPORT
Dalaman
CHECK IN : 14:00
CHECK OUT : 11:00
Customs House Properties in Kalkan which comprises of four separate units ;
1)CUSTOMS HOUSE -FRONT (CHF)
2) SONSUZ - 3 bedrooms
3) PEMBE - 1 bedroom
4) GIZLI - studio
I would like to highlight Customs House Properties ‘s the key points of differences as follow ;
-Historical, landmark and one of the remaining listed property in Kalkan ( built in 1854 )
-Amazing location in old town. -Beach front known as Pink House.
-Refurbished in 2020 and well- maintained over the years.
- Close to the Bars and Restaurants, -Walking distance to supermarkets, town center, harbour and beach clubs,
-24/7 service,
-Complimentary WI-FI
- Four apartments with different sizes from 1 bedroom to 3 bedrooms which can be combined for larger groups to holiday together ,
- The temp.cooler than other houses as rocks/stones used in construction.( cooler in summer,warmer in winter)
-Best sun set view,
-Al fresco dining areas
-Large water tank in case of water shortage ,
-Sea views from each apartment,
-Welcome amenities on arrival( essentials)
-Roof Top terrace with plunge pool ( sole use for CHF)
- Having four apartments at Customs House , providing the ideal opportunity for larger group of families or friends holiday together at neighbouring properties in the same mansion but still retain their own privacy .
-Above all , You do not have to walk up a steep hill after meals and wait in taxi queue late at night RECENT GUEST REVIEWS STAYING CUSTOMS HOUSE - FRONT
1)We are a family of 5 adults and had a great stay in Customs House in Kalkan. The house is lovingly decorated and quite spacious. Every bedroom has its own bathroom, it has lovely balconies and terraces everywhere and view over the harbor and beach awesome. We loved the plunge pool on top of the house ! The location is even better, right at the beach and in the middle of Kalkan with its main restaurants and shops. A car is not necessary.We had a wonderful holiday and can fully recommend the Pink Customs House.
Annelies F - Aug 2023
2)We have stayed here several times in the past decade, but this was the first since it was updated. The house is in a perfect condition to enjoy Kalkan's bars, shops and restaurants, with fabulous views overlooking the harbour. There is a double en suite on the first floor, and a large double and twin, both en suite, on the top floor. The new showers rooms are lovely, all marble tiles, modern fittings, lots of hot water and powerful showers. The new kitchen is also a great improvement, modern units and appliances - although it is still small, and a bit of a squeeze if more than one person wants to be there at the same time. There's more than enough cutlery, crockery, glassware etc for six people, the new plunge pool on the roof and the decking is great - again those amazing views. The pool is small, and quite deep, but good for a quick cool down dip. There are two sunbeds, two chairs and an umbrella, and cushioned seating along one side which can double as sunbeds for two. The mezzanine has been nicely refurnished and decorated. Downstairs is roomy and cool, and the side terrace is a bonus for dining or sundowners.. We very much enjoyed our return, as did our friends who were there for the first time. Note there are a LOT of stairs, but this is good practice for the hills of Kalkan. The welcome pack provided was very useful (tea, eggs, milk, butter, cheese, bread) 5/5
3) Perfect , book it - 9/10
The situation is perfect and the plunge pool is wonderful
Sandy - UK stayed June 2023
4) Exceptional - 10/10
Natasha - UK , stayed Aug 2023
Location location location! We love this place.
+ We have Stayed in kalkan before. This is the premiere location in the old town! Traditional decoration with super modern stylish kitchen and bathrooms. We loved the outside terrace and the rooftop space was cool the airy. When we come back, this is the place we will book again.
- We would have appreciated a full length mirror.
As we arrived very late it would have been nice to have shower gel and shampoo in the bathrooms.
Perfect , book it
+ The situation is perfect , and the plunge pool is wonderful
- The beds are a little hard , but sone people like that ….
