tranquility in Galle Fort

1740 is one of the oldest buildings in the Fort. Dating back to the era of Dutch residential building in the 1740s, it is one of the original 44 houses on Pedlar Street. Purchased as a private residence in 2010, the villa has been painstakingly renovated by a team of craftsmen. It now offers a tranquil retreat in the heart of Galle Fort.

A gold-coloured house number plaque displaying '17' and '40' attached to a white wall near a gutter pipe, with green plants nearby.
A nighttime street scene showing a white building with an arched entrance and wooden doors, illuminated by exterior lights. Potted plants are near the entrance, and a narrow road runs alongside with lit shops or restaurants in the background.
A young man with dark hair and a beard wearing a gray shirt with a badge on the chest, standing outdoors between wooden gates, with a blurred background of trees and a small Buddha statue.

serenity in Sri Lanka

Behind inobtrusive teak gates on Parawa Street is a peaceful three-bedroom holiday hideaway which can accommodate 7 people including children. The recent renovation marries classic Dutch architecture and contemporary minimalism to create a serene home from home. Our third floor roof terrace - frequented by peacocks dawn and dusk - offers sunset views of terracotta-tiled rooftops and the Indian Ocean.

1740 is the perfect place from which to explore Asia’s oldest living breathing fort.