Varian Uskumruköy

A New Development in Sarıyer

Varian Uskumruköy is a boutique villa community set in the leafy village of Uskumruköy within Istanbul's Sarıyer district, right on the edge of the expansive Belgrad Forest. Spread across roughly 18,000 square meters, the project gathers 48 detached two-storey villas designed for privacy and a close connection to nature. Layouts run from four-bedroom to five-bedroom homes with generous interior areas, and each villa sits within its own private garden. The setting offers clean forest air, tree-lined outlooks and a calm, family-oriented atmosphere, yet keeps residents within reach of Sarıyer's coastline, respected schools and the northern Istanbul road network. It is conceived for buyers who want the seclusion of forest living without giving up access to the city's business and social hubs.

Location & Connectivity

Uskumruköy occupies the green northern reaches of Sarıyer, close to the affluent enclaves of Zekeriyaköy and Bahçeköy and framed by the Belgrad Forest's walking and cycling trails. Although the setting feels rural, the Maslak business district and the Hacıosman terminus of the M2 metro are a manageable drive south, linking residents to Levent, Şişli and the wider metro network. The Northern Marmara highway and the Yavuz Sultan Selim bridge ease crossings to the Anatolian side, while Koç University sits nearby at Rumelifeneri and the Black Sea beaches around Kilyos lie a short trip north. Sarıyer's Bosphorus shoreline, seafood restaurants and markets add to the appeal. The area is known for low-density, high-end housing and a quiet, nature-led lifestyle prized by families.

Homes & Amenities

Each of the 48 villas comes with a private garden and its own independent parking, and buyers have the option to add a private swimming pool within their plot. The four-bedroom and five-bedroom homes are laid out across two storeys with generous living areas, suiting larger families and those who work from home or entertain often. Communal life is supported by indoor and outdoor sports facilities, a fitness area and landscaped social spaces threaded through the greenery. Security is thorough, combining round-the-clock on-site personnel with video intercoms, camera systems and fire-alarm installations in every home. Walking routes and open recreational areas encourage an outdoor lifestyle that takes full advantage of the adjacent Belgrad Forest, making the community a natural fit for buyers seeking space, privacy and a healthy, green setting.

Investment Potential

Detached villas beside the Belgrad Forest are a scarce commodity in Istanbul, and Sarıyer's established prestige gives Varian Uskumruköy a defensive, long-term investment profile. Limited supply, large plots and a sought-after natural location tend to protect capital values and appeal to affluent tenants, including executives and expatriate families drawn to the nearby Maslak business district and international schools. Homes of this size and quality typically command premium rents and hold their worth well through market cycles, making the project as much a lifestyle asset as a financial one.

Turkish Citizenship by Investment

• A purchase in this project can support a Turkish citizenship application only if the specific property meets the legal conditions: an official valuation report of at least USD 400,000, payment through the Turkish banking system, a three-year no-sale annotation on the title deed and a seller who is not a foreign national.
• Eligibility depends on the individual unit and the transaction, so it is confirmed case by case and cannot be assumed for the project as a whole. As your broker, we check these points for the property you are considering. Our guide to Turkish citizenship by investment explains the full process.