The global spotlight has been on Turkey recently as the cast and crew of eagerly anticipated new Bond film Skyfall descended on Istanbul.

The latest film in the hugely popular series signifies half a century of legendary spy action and is released later this year.

Skyfall, the 23rd film in the Bond series, is being filmed in several locations across Turkey, between the southern province of Adana and the coastal town of Fethiye, as well as in Istanbul’s historical Grand Bazaar.

Producer of the film, Barbara Broccoli explained why Turkey was chosen for the picture: “Istanbul was chosen as the venue for Skyfall to mark the 50-year anniversary of the legend in the favourite city of Ian Fleming, the author who invented James Bond in 1953.”

“We wanted to be here because it is the most magnificent place. It is an incredible city. I can’t get enough of it,” added director Sam Mendes, who spoke to the press in Istanbul after more than 100 days of film shooting.

Bond’s affinity with Turkey led the website TurkeyBuyingGuide.com to search out the type of property that 007 would be proud to call home, the result being this spectacular pad in the upmarket resort of Kalkan on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast.

The modern luxury villa is located just five minutes away from the sea and benefits from a spacious deck complete with a stylish infinity pool. We can just imagine Mr Bond entertaining glamorous female guests here over a Martini or two as the sun goes down.

The swish property has marble floors throughout and five large bedrooms which all benefit from en suite bathrooms, private balconies and dressing rooms. Perhaps the icing on the cake of this special property is the sauna, Turkish bath and private gym where Bond could ease the aches and pains that come hand in hand with his risky profession. There is a large roof terrace and a covered area complete with comfortable ottoman seating – the perfect place for a pow wow with M… Interested? It’s on the market for £779,000 through leading agent Spot Blue.

For details of property for sale in Turkey, visit the Turkey listings on Rightmove Overseas. One way to save money when buying or living in Turkey is to use a currency specialist when transferring your pounds into lira or euros. For more information on this, contact Smart Currency Exchange.

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