We enjoyed our time in Istanbul very much and James' house is one of the reasons for it.
It was a pleasant experience to stay in the penthouse loft. There are two different feelings and expressions to the loft, but all have one idea: fusion from old and modern Turkey, stone and wood, steel and glass, history and the present time.
The loft incorporates good modern lighting for privacy, darkness, and all user needs, including wonderful natural light. This is a place with special artistic interior design and many interesting decisions. By the way, a very comfortable bed, tasty tea, and mix of new and vintage cutlery and kitchenware in the kitchen.
Located near the Galata Tower, the flat is easy to locate, and has fantastic views of the city.
The penthouse develops the idea of fusing the best and adds the idea of air and Bosphorus to stone and wood, steel and glass.
At first, you go upstairs to the penthouse and understand that it is very high, then you see the steel wall and the wood ceiling, and large panoramic windows, open balcony with a great view of the city and the Bosphorus, with two terraces to enjoy morning tea and the beautiful sunrise over the city.
By the way, a little surprise - you can see part of this view when taking a shower or you are in bed. The kitchen windows let you understand the typical city-center life.
This place has many comfortable places to talk and the kitchen is one of them. A steel spiral Stairway to Heaven goes up and leads to a fantastic view- both sides of Istanbul (European and Asian coasts), the Bosphorus, Hagia Sophia, ferries, sky, gulls, and wind. Comfortable chairs and sofa let you stay and "hold on" to your usual everyday thoughts and dreams. A very comfortable and relaxing environment.
Next time we visit, we will be calling James.
Craig and Nadiia - James's guests in October