Location Mayangone township Price K 170 million (sale) Contact U Nyi Nyi Lwin Phone : 095 118 643               095 118628

FORGET delusions of grandeur – this two-storey house in Mayangone township has been constructed and maintained with a focus on personality rather than pretension. The result is a warm, comfortable atmosphere all too rarely seen by your correspondent.

The setting also makes this three-bedroom property ideal for a growing or established family. Located on Mayangone’s Masoyein Lane, houses in this peaceful residential neighbourhood are highly-sought after.

It’s hard to believe that the hustle and bustle of Pyay Road is just a short drive down the laneway, and North Point Shopping Centre can be reached in a matter of minutes.

Of course there are some aspects that could be improved. The 3850-square-foot compound has been affected by compulsive concreting syndrome, a common affliction in Yangon. But at least the present owner has made some effort to bring the yard to life, installing a row of flower beds along the brick fence and a motley assortment of flower pots around the edge of the house.

The house has recently been given a new lick of paint and now gleams a light green colour that isn’t as tragic as it sounds. The owner has gone with the much-safer white on the window frames.

The large windows are one of the house’s major assets, letting plenty of light into the simply decorated living areas. The floors here are, naturally, parquet, while the furniture and fittings could only be described as functional.

Currently there’s no partition between the dining room and the basic kitchen at the back of the house and this space is just crying out for a new owner to give it some personality – those with a penchant for cooking will no doubt want some more bench space to work with. At the back of the kitchen is a bathroom and toilet and there is also a single bedroom downstairs.

Upstairs, there are two ensuite bedrooms as well as a large, well-ventilated family area, which opens out onto a long balcony.

Three air-conditioners and one telephone line are also included in the sale price.