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Some properties are bought. Others are secured before the market ever sees them.
Quietly positioned on a prime commercial street within the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, The Fort House presents a rare combination of established income and private luxury living.
The ground floor is already leased at USD 4,500 per month, creating a recurring income stream from day one.
Above it sits a four-bedroom luxury private residence, giving the owner the option to enjoy Galle Fort as a home, use it as a prestigious second residence, or explore further hospitality or investment potential, subject to applicable approvals.
THE RARE COMBINATION
Prime Galle Fort location.
Existing USD 4,500 monthly income.
Four-bedroom luxury residence.
Only 8.5 perches.
Off-market availability.
Located within the historic Galle Fort, The Fort House benefits from an address that combines heritage, tourism, lifestyle and commercial appeal.
The property sits within a UNESCO World Heritage environment renowned for its colonial architecture, boutique hotels, restaurants, galleries, cafés and luxury retail. Its position on a prime commercial street provides strong visibility and convenient access to the Fort’s established visitor and resident ecosystem.
Properties within the Galle Fort are inherently limited by the historic character and protected nature of the area, making well-positioned assets particularly scarce.
The Fort House places residents and visitors within easy reach of many of Galle Fort’s established attractions and lifestyle destinations, including:
Galle Fort ramparts and historic bastions
Galle Lighthouse
Dutch Reformed Church
Historic Fort streets and colonial architecture
Boutique hotels and luxury residences
Restaurants, cafés and bars
Art galleries and independent boutiques
Jewellery and lifestyle stores
Cultural and heritage attractions
Galle’s central commercial district
Galle International Cricket Stadium
Galle railway and transport connections
Beaches and coastal destinations along the southern coastline
The surrounding environment supports both luxury residential living and high-value tourism-oriented commercial activity.
The Fort House presents a distinctive investment opportunity within one of Sri Lanka’s most tightly held heritage destinations, combining an established income stream with a substantial private residence.
The ground floor is currently leased at USD 4,500 per month, generating an annualised rental income of USD 54,000, subject to the existing tenancy agreement. The four-bedroom upper residence provides additional flexibility for private living, a second home, long-term residential use, or potential hospitality applications, subject to the relevant approvals.
The property can be retained as a predominantly income-producing asset or managed as a combination of commercial income and private lifestyle use. For owners based overseas or outside Galle, professional property management can be arranged to oversee tenancy coordination, maintenance, inspections, utilities, housekeeping and day-to-day property requirements.
Potential future uses, including hospitality or short-term accommodation, should be assessed in accordance with applicable Galle Fort heritage, planning and regulatory requirements.
With limited availability of comparable properties within the Fort, the asset offers the opportunity to combine current income, personal use and long-term ownership of scarce heritage real estate in a single property.
The Fort House benefits from established infrastructure and a highly accessible position within Galle Fort, combining the convenience of a connected urban location with the character of a protected heritage precinct.
The property is supported by established electricity, water, telecommunications and internet infrastructure, together with access to the wider services and amenities of central Galle. Its position within the Fort provides convenient pedestrian access to restaurants, cafés, boutiques, galleries, hotels and key heritage attractions.
The property comprises approximately 8.5 perches across two levels, including a four-bedroom luxury private residence on the upper floor and an income-producing commercial space on the ground floor, currently leased at USD 4,500 per month.
The acquisition includes the existing building, established infrastructure and fixtures and fittings forming part of the property, subject to the final sale agreement. Detailed tenancy documentation, financial information, property specifications and inclusions will be made available to qualified parties during the private acquisition process.
