BLG Capital, the leading real estate private equity firm specializing in luxury hospitality and real estate across the globe, announces the launch of the Skyline Collection at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Istanbul, Europe’s first standalone branded residences from the renowned hospitality brand.
As the building nears sellout and continues to garner interest and accolades from across the globe, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Istanbul is unveiling a choice selection of penthouse and garden duplexes that offer abundant, private outdoor space and boast magnificent Bosphorus views.
The epitome of indoor- outdoor living in Istanbul, this Skyline Collection is available for a limited time, including five 3-8 bedroom penthouses starting at €4.19 million and four 2-3 bedroom garden duplexes starting at €2.36 million.
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Istanbul offers curated living spaces with exquisitely crafted interiors and unparalleled service for a discerning global audience.
The newly modernised historic building sits atop a hill offering supreme views and privacy in the heart of the city and comprises 31 unique types of residences across 121 homes and 22 floors.
Historical Significance
Originally developed as the Yapı Kredi Bank building in 1972, the tower became one of the most iconic modern structures in the city.
That building forms the basis of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Istanbul today, redeveloped by BLG Capital, one of the world’s foremost developers of luxury and historic conversion and redesigned by architect Tanju Özelgin, founder of TO Design Studio, and interior design firm Geo_ID, led by Mahmut Anlar.
The Residences sit quietly at the end of famed Valikonağı Street, and each home and common area interacts artfully with the landscape and light.
“BLG Capital takes enormous pride in thoughtfully adapting beloved, historic structures for elevated modern living experiences. We worked closely with The Ritz-Carlton to set the European standard for their branded residences that achieve an ideal balance of luxury, service, art, design, and repose in the heart of the world’s crossroads,
“The response from the global market has been inspiring, and we are proud to offer the Skyline Collection as the ultimate selection among a rarefied luxury ecosystem at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Istanbul.”
Serdar Bilgili, Chairman, BLG Capital
The Skyline Collection
The penthouse residences—sitting atop the tower, with unparalleled vistas of the city, the Bosphorus, and beyond—offer supreme elegance across three floors each.
The spaces feature at least three bedrooms, at least four bathrooms, powder room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, sauna and steam rooms, dressing areas owner’s closet, and an in-unit lift, as well as an outdoor terrace with a pool and lounge area for the best in entertaining or private relaxation in Istanbul.
The residences also feature seamless living through smart home systems and top-of-line built-in appliances, as well as sleek marble and laminated flooring.
The garden duplexes are elevated on two floors, sitting above the building’s amenity, art gallery, and dining floors and interplay with the lush private garden surroundings and skyline beyond.
The spaces feature two or three bedrooms, two to three bathrooms, powder room, eat-in kitchen, dressing areas, owner’s closet, and a sprawling outdoor garden offering privacy, sunlight, and far-ranging views.
These residences as well feature seamless living through smart home systems and top-of-line built-in appliances, in addition to sleek marble and laminated flooring.
Ritz-Carlton Residences Istanbul: The Luxury Ecosystem
Owners within The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Istanbul are automatically part of The Ritz-Carlton’s worldwide network of special privileges while staying at the brand’s distinguished hotels.
Within the building, parking is seamless with 24-7 valet service to greet residents at the entrance. Concierge is also available 24-7 to book reservations around town and advise on sightseeing, culture, and activities, with the aim of bringing a bespoke touchpoint that eases both the personal and professional lives of residents.
This includes valet transportation to and from the airport, making it even easier to have a residence here as part of one’s international portfolio.
Within homes, The Residences offer an efficient team of professional cleaners to deliver housekeeping services, as well as in-house professional laundry services.
The amenities across the building are unmatched in Istanbul. Residents have access to a modern Turkish bath modelled on traditional design and an indoor pool set among a distinctively designed space for tranquility.
Health and wellness are overall at the heart of The Residences. The concierge can assist with scheduling rejuvenating treatments at the in-house spa, while the state-of-the-art fitness facility is open 24-7 and offers professional trainers to assist with workouts.
The Residences offer plenty of space and amenities for families. The playground is designed with play, sharing, and meaningful interactions in mind.
Four-legged friends are welcome too, with a pet care facility located on site with grooming available.
Families and friends alike can enjoy a film screening in the property’s movie theatre and have access to an in-house library or can bring their own selections.
Culture is literally the foundation of Ritz-Carlton Residences Istanbul
In addition to curating museum- and gallery-level art throughout the building, BLG Capital, which is deeply involved in Istanbul’s dynamic and growing international art scene, co-hosts ArtWeeks Istanbul in the base-level gallery space (set aside separately from the residential lobby and entrance).
Residents have proximity to the best of contemporary art through this space and programming, as well as through the building’s artist-in-residence program.
Also in the base, via a separate entrance, sits the bar, lounge, and brasserie, offering elevated local and international fare.
While The Residences are set back from the street to offer exclusivity and privacy, residents are set in the heart of the highly desirable Nişantaşı, among designer boutiques, five-star hotels and high-end labels.
Art Nouveau buildings house trendy restaurants serving Turkish and global cuisine, while Abdi Ipekçi Street’s broad sidewalks are lined with cafes and the backstreets are dotted with neighborhood bakeries and markets.
This is a neighbourhood for trendsetters, Istanbul’s nucleus of creativity and luxury. This upscale location also offers quick accessibility to the city’s major historical, financial and residential hubs.
For more information on The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Istanbul, please visit rcresidencesistanbul.com.
ABOUT BLG CAPITAL
BLG Capital is leading private equity real estate firm managing funds and other investment vehicles focused on hospitality, high-end residential, office, mixed-use, and student accommodation assets in Turkey, Europe and U.S.
The firm’s highlighted projects include Turkey’s first Peninsula Hotel, the first W Hotel in Turkey, the first standalone Ritz-Carlton residences in Europe, Soho House Istanbul, and The Galataport – Istanbul’s only cruise ship terminal and luxury mixed-use experience, The Mandarin Oriental Residences Fifth Avenue, The Mandarin Oriental Residences Beverly Hills, W Istanbul, 530 Broadway, 711 Fifth Avenue, and Rosewood The Raleigh Miami Beach, among many others.
With the new Bizzi + Bilgili partnership in the US and Europe, the firm is currently completing 125 Greenwich in New York, The Fifth Miami project and to-be-announced hospitality projects in Italy.
To learn more, visit www.blgcapital.com
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