Çekmeköy is located in the Asian section of Istanbul, on the eastern side of the Beykoz region, and is considered one of the favorite places for families to live in the Asian part of Istanbul due to its modern infrastructure, wide streets, and the availability of educational, health and entertainment services in the region. There is a Uskudar metro line that crosses the region, which makes it a unique investment nature. The region is characterized by a lot of modern residential complexes that meet the highest international standards, in addition to the presence of modern and luxurious villas that house businessmen and the high society in Turkey.
The region is famous for its wide green spaces and amazing urban development, which is why Çekmeköy is considered one of the favorite areas to live in the Asian part of Istanbul. According to the latest census issued in 2018, it has a population of 290,000. The district extends over an area of 202 square kilometers and is considered one of the suburbs of the Asian city of Istanbul. Previously, it belonged to Umraniye district, but in 2009 it separated and became independent, as the municipality of Cekmekoy was established, which now consists of four departments and 17 neighborhoods.
The climate in the region is characterized by clean air and abundance of green spaces, and for this reason, the Çekmeköy region is considered one of the suitable areas for real estate investment.
Transportation :
The area is full of high-end residential compounds and luxury villas that overlook panoramic views of green gardens. There is also a wide network of transportation in the region, as the Uskudar subway line, which connects the Uskudar region and the Sancaktepe region, passes through the Çekmeköy region, and contains 16 stations. There are also many public transport buses and taxi fares available.
Services :
- Educational services : There are many private and governmental educational institutions in the region. It has a large number of Turkish public schools, from kindergarten to secondary school, in addition to the presence of Arab international schools and universities. Among the most famous of these universities is Istina University and Dogus University.
- Health services : There are many medical centers and governmental and private hospitals in the region that are equipped with the latest medical equipment and the best medical staff of doctors, including Cekmekoy Governmental Hospital.
- Recreational services : The area is characterized by the availability of many recreational destinations, including the famous Chakmakoy Forest, which includes large and old trees, in addition to many plants and birds. The Park of Istanbul Zoo also contains a variety of animals and birds.
- Markets : There are a number of markets and luxury commercial shopping centers in the area that give the area a character that suggests luxury and elegance, including IKEA, Bioca, and Cekmekoy Square, which includes a group of the most luxurious Turkish and international restaurants, in addition to cafes and various stores.
Advantages of housing and living in the Çekmeköy area
- This area in Istanbul is characterized by a large number of advantages that made it one of the best areas in the Asian section for living and residence, and it is an ideal choice for families in particular, due to several important factors, namely:
- The presence of a lot of green spaces in the area, which causes the presence of fresh air and pure oxygen in it, and the area is characterized by calmness and its distance from the noise and bustle of the city.
- In these places, there is an abundance of sophisticated residential complexes that are equipped with high-quality recreational and social services, in addition to luxury villas in which members of the upper class in Turkish society reside, and there is also a sophisticated and developed infrastructure such as wide streets, spaced buildings, and various and integrated social services.
- With the proximity of the TEM highway, the accessibility of the region is greatly facilitated, as the region is close to the Silla Coast Road.
- There are many schools, government hospitals, and luxury malls in Çekmeköy to cater to the needs of its residents.
- All apartments in Çekmeköy are suitable for foreign investors looking to obtain Turkish citizenship.
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