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The
building is situated amidst a lush green 150 acre estate of
mixed plantation of rubber, coffee, cocoa, tapioca, pepper,
vanilla and paddy. The bungalow is built on a small plot
riveted up with the western side overlooking the fields
where paddy, banana, tapioca and seasonal vegetables are
raised and harvested. The field is bordered by a stream
further west. The rotating cultivation makes the field
emerald green all the year around. The steeply pitched, tile
roofed, double storied house has front balconies and tiny
verandahs which runs the full front of the south east facing
bungalow. The building is a typical blend of early Syrian
Christian home architecture with the traditional spacious
Keralite style of numerous cross ventilated doors and
windows which let in lots of air and sunlight.
Old and huge Mahogany, Mango, Mangos tine, and Nutmeg and
Clove trees shade the home. On the first floor a small part
of the hall is set as a library with fairly good collection
of books to read and relax. From the library one can step
into the balcony offering a panoramic view of the cultivated
fields below, swaying to the tunes of the mild breeze.
The single large bedroom with heavily timbered doors and
windows has red oxide polished floors and are spacious and
richly furnished. The walls plastered with lime stone stucco
added with egg white are neatly finished and kept impeccably
white to this day without much losing the mirror like shine.
The open windowed bathrooms are a specialty which gives a
panoramic view of the beautiful surroundings without
hindering the privacy of the guests.
Accommodation
Apart from one large double bedroom offered at the old
section, elderly guests coming on twin sharing basis can be
accommodated in the new bungalow which has convenient modern
amenities.
The host also offers the opportunity to interact with their
family and experience life as they do. |
