A beautifully restored Galle Fort villa in quiet but central location

Nov 4

Spacious and uniquely styled to mix classic Dutch themes with modern touches. Well placed within the Fort for quiet residential or chic hospitality use.

For sale - Guide Price USD 1.25m

Land extent - 15 perches
6,000 square feet (approx.) built space over two levels
Bedrooms - 4
Bathrooms - 3.5
Extensive living, dining and entertaining space
Spacious and stylish contemporary kitchen
Reference - 205

Overview

If some Galle Fort villas rely on quirk and charm, this one rests much more firmly on elegant style. It has been recently refurbished to a very high standard and mixes authentic Dutch-period elements with chic contemporary touches - most notably in the kitchen, which wouldn’t be out of place in a fancy London post-code.

The house sits slightly back from the Fort’s busier streets but is within a short stroll of the restaurants, cafes and boutiques that make this popular enclave so attractive.

As well as its blended style, the space this villa boasts sets it quite apart from others of a similar footprint. The bedrooms - other than that on the ground floor which might suit best as a study - are all grandly spacious; the two reception rooms at the front, equally so.

A very large (for the Fort) open courtyard adds to the sense of generous space and could in part, with some administrative care, be converted back to the swimming pool it once was.

The house follows the ground floor pattern of many Galle Fort villas with reception and living rooms at the front (to the main street).

The main drawing room opens through large arched doorways to the central courtyard, off which the kitchen and ground floor bedroom sit.

A grand, wide staircase, that looks down through a glass wall into the smart kitchen, leads to the first floor with two large bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms.
A third room is currently used as a large private study but would easily convert to an equally generous bedroom. There is ample space to add an ensuite bathroom.
The house is on one of the quieter Galle Fort ‘lanes’ but well positioned within a very short stroll of Pedlar’s Street. For anyone wanting a villa centrally positioned but with a little more privacy than some, it’s ideal.
Drive time to Colombo - 2 hours
Drive time to the International Airport - 2 hours
The villa is currently offered for short-term rental and occasionally for longer stays.

Any new owner would have the option to continue with that setup.
A well-established local management partner oversees bookings and property maintenance.
The villa is offered for sale with all furniture included - pending the offer made.
- Government water supply
- Three-phase electricity
- Solar-heated hot water (with electrical backup)