wooden gate-Artist's Gallery

My home is situated in the suburbs of Colombo in the historical town of Ethul Kotte, the capital of Srilanka. This is a lake town, with vast expansions of water bodies and wetland parks surrounded by river Diyavanna. This house is a tranquil place where you find silence and privacy in the cool, shady garden . ( - ' Paved Path - Artist's Gallery - Kotte ' is my other listing in the same property if you wish to check ) This is a separate unit from the main house on the ground floor with a separate entrance and safe parking. The entire unit is lockable and you will have your own keys as you are free to go out and enter at any time. It consists of a double bedroom with en suite bathroom, sitting, dinning area and a well equipped kitchenette. Adjoining the bed room is a leafy private court yard where you can read, dine or just relax. It is airy and naturally ventilated . No A/C It has fans, hot water and free Wi-Fi which is fast enough for office works . It gets a double door fridge and a fully auto washing machine. There is a sunny yard with cloths lines too . Extra fresh and clean linens also available. You are free to enjoy the entire apartment and the garden . There is a fresh water well in the front yard . This is an organic garden with natural composting process. Here You will enjoy watching the trees which entangle with hanging climbers . The garden pond is a habitat for fish and tadpoles where you can listen to the nocturne of toads. You are also, most welcome to my home in upstairs to see my gallery and witness a working experience of painting in my studio. It's joy for me to offer you the colors and canvas to do your own painting . I'm an enthusiastic practitioner of Yoga and freely you can join with me to learn this ancient way of life. Let the guests come here as strangers and leave as friends. Within a short walk from the house there are paths designs for jogging and walking beside the river and the lake which lead to birds sanctuaries. Parliament Drive too is a beautiful road under the shady trees , ideal for an evening walk or an early morning jogging . The traditional craft- village with work shops and stalls are beside the Parliament area. You can visit to the archaeological museum and ancient ruins of the Kingdom of Kotte ( that flourished in Sri Lanka during the 15th century ) The location is surrounded with popular restaurants, coffee shops , super markets and banks. Department of Immigration and Emigration too is within 5 minutes driving time. Easy access to the public transport. Metered taxis and tuk-tuks ( Uber ) are available on call. Parking facilities are free in the house garage and by the side of the lane. Short walk to the main road. 9 km to the Colombo Fort main railway station. 7 km to the National Museum , Art Gallery and botanical park. 30 minutes to the sea . *Super markets, fruit shops and restaurants are within few minutes walking distance. Online food delivery services are available. * The kitchenette is equipped with cooking facilities . Tea, coffee, sugar, milk, oil and other essentials are provided. You are welcome to prepare your own meals . * Drinking water is free and you may ask for any amount. * The garden and patio has enough space if you wish to smoke. Out door seats and ash-trays are there :-) * Be equipped with mosquito repellents as you are reaching to a shady garden in tropical region. * Since most of the flights arrive Colombo at mid night hours, check in at late night is not an issue .( easy self check in facility is given ) * From the airport to Colombo city, public bus service and 24 hour quick taxi service ( including Uber ) is available . *Though the check-out time is 10 am, you may leave your bags or extra luggage safely here to collect them later or even at the end of the trip. * When you check out, leave the key in the keyhole of the door and no need to lock it. .