Location Yadana housing, Thaketa township Price K150 million, (sale) Contact (Mya) Panthakin Real Estate Agency Phone : 01-225395, 09-9923774

THIS two-storey, three-bedroom house in Thaketa township would do a Roman emperor proud.

With its whitewashed exterior and two-level columns, it’s an imposing presence in this Thaketa township housing compound.

Located just off Yadanar Street, which leads to Dagon Seikkan Industry Zone, the house is in a quiet and peaceful setting on 4800 square feet of land.

The compound is almost entirely dark-coloured concrete but does have a small water feature, a white elephant and impressive gates that do the house justice.

The pillars aren’t just for decoration; they hold up a massive portico, which stretches over the second floor balcony. Below the balcony, a fancy double-door opens into the large living room, which is decorated with soft pink tiles, light yellow walls and a white ceiling with elaborate cornicing.

A small, capsule-like iron door leads from the living room into the master bedroom, which is to the left of the ground floor. The bedroom has laminated flooring and also features an unfinished ensuite. The bathroom area is already tiled but has no shower, toilet or hand basin.

A door leads from the bathroom into the dining area, which the owners have split with an elaborate partition that offers some privacy when guests are present in the lounge.

The dining room opens onto a kitchen that is serviceable at best but does have a large amount of storage space.

At the top of the curved, steel-rail staircase is a large open area that has been loosely divided into a shrine room, study, two bedrooms and one bathroom.

Because the rooms are partitioned, there is a distinct lack of privacy. The open feeling is enhanced by the high, angled ceiling. A notable feature here is the 1000-litre steel water storage tank installed above the shower room.

The lengthy balcony offers views of the concrete compound. The six-month-old house comes with government water supply and one electricity meter. The land is part of a 60-year lease.