Location Mayangone township Price US$ 650 (rent) Contact Moe Myint Thaw Dar Real Restate Agency Phone : 707 517, 221 687

FROM the outside, the five-bedroom, two-storey house in Mayangone township recalls the colonial era, with its domed passages and large windows. But inside, the décor is all Asia, with extensive wood panelling and decoration on floors, walls, and ceilings.

You approach the house by way of the nearly 0.11-acre compound green with plants whose shade cools the house façade.

A large, high entrance from the front portico opens into the living room, a simple space with wood furniture that matches the teak decoration on the floors and ceiling.

One double ensuite bedroom is situated beside the lounge area amid high windows with dark glass panes.

The dining room and kitchen are behind the living room, clad in functional tile. Both are decently sized with good ventilation.

An unusual feature is the scene of creation alongside the staircase as you go up. The embossed parquet design forms the lower slope of the staircase before continuing as normal steps.

Two ensuite bedrooms upstairs are fitted with air-conditioners, water heating system and a bed and wardrobe. Two smaller bedrooms at the back of the house can serve as reading rooms or accommodation for a live-in servant.

The two-car garage is located in the back yard of the compound, with a steep ladder connecting to the mezzanine. A concrete driveway connects the garage and the front gate.

One telephone line and four air-conditioners are included in the sale price.