Galle Fort: Dutch Period Town House

Description and Price

Why Galle Fort?

The Galle Fort has been declared a “World Heritage Site” some years ago. Since then many foreigners have fallen in love with the colonial buildings in the Fort and underwent enormous efforts to renovate and modernize old houses which were originally built some 200 years ago.

Many of the houses have been transformed in most luxurious and beautiful jewels of colonial style architecture combined with modern ideas and are regularly portrayed in lifestyle magazines and coffee table books.

The house offered is one of those great places with atmosphere and a charm that one hardly can resist.

Imagine yourself giving your personal touch to such an historic house. You might have your friends from all over the world visiting or have dinner parties with your many distinct foreign neighbours in the Fort – all of whom will share your liking for Sri Lanka , historic houses and a relaxed tropical lifestyle.

The House

This wonderful 4 bedroom house has been meticulously renovated and should be considered a perfect example of a top-notch Galle Fort townhouse. Priced at 420,000 USD it offers very good value for the money. Come and see for yourself!

The Land

Approx. 17 perches = 450 m²

Ground Floor

• Porch / Entrance
• Huge representative hall for dining, living and social events
• 1 bar
• 2 bed rooms with bath
• 1 large pantry kitchen
• 1 house maid's room attached to kitchen
• 1 guest toilet
• 1 store room
• 1 outdoor shower (in the middle of the garden)

Upper Floor

• 1 master bedroom with attached small office room
• 1 guest / children bedroom

And ...

• Private watertank (for days with insufficient pressuer in public water line)
• All rooms with air condition
• All doors and windows either antique or custom made from the best hardwood
• Floors made from beige colored terrazzo
• Mahogany floor (laid on concrete) in the larger downstairs bedroom

Price

420,000 USD
(+ 3.5% broker fee)

Please contact:
info@lankaland.com