House for Rent ???

A delightful bijou accommodation conveniently placed on Janjnabureh Island, with ferry crossings on both North and South Bank.  This richly sought after area has the well renowned Armitage High school from where many prominent politicians and influential writers have graduated with as many as two O Levels, as well as the ramshackle Methodist church and numerous mosques.  Sporting a main drain along one of the side roads it is not the place for drunken leanings, however for 9 months of the year this ditch collects only plastic water bags, crumpled tins and dust.

The well maintained property is self built by Muhai Darbo, who made and fired each mud brick and constructed the domain up to the corrugated iron roof within 5 months.

Access to the accommodation is through a concrete gate into the compound, where there are stones, a metered water tap and a beautiful fruiting mango tree, and a bamboo bed providing shade for the weary traveller.  At the far end, to the right of the long one story building is the veranda, with chipped tiles and a wooden home made constructed table for breakfasting.  The padlock key opens the metal door and mosquito netted inner door to

The Living Room/Dining Room/Kitchen

12’ x 12’  Tastefully painted plaster walls in fashionable shrimp with red concrete floors the room boasts an electric socket with modern fridge, including ice box.  A giant sized table is placed in one corner, adorned with books and working paraphernalia, under which are two plastic storage containers protecting food goods from weevils and beetles.  Above is a detailed Batik crafted by the well known artist Alhaji from the Kombos.  A further wooden storage unit holds tins, crockery and cutlery and the small coffee table has the washing up bowl and drainage lid.  A three ringed gas hob and two arm chairs complete this luxury room. 

The archway leads to

The Bedroom

12’ x 12’  A bed is not needed as the mattress can be placed on the concrete slab in the corner.  Four well appointed nails are ready for use to hang the mosquito net.  A chest of drawers is placed strategically to allow a corner for mops, clothes washing bowls and sweeping brushed.  A washing line, suspended between two nails in a further corner allows plenty of hanging space for clothes.  Door, complete with mosquito netting leads to

The Washing area

10’ x 4’  Washing line, 4 jerry cans, 2 metal petrol containers, huge blue bucket and jug and solar shower warming space

The Shower Room

4’ x 4’  Rough brick and concrete floor give this area a contemporary feel, home to spiders and lizards. With corrugated roof and electric light this is one of the highlights of the dwelling. The drainage hole at the back of the wall allows water to free fall.

The Pit Latrine

4’ x 4’  The continuity of brick and concrete allows this spacious area room for movement.  In the floor is a key shaped hole, with strategic foot prints to assist accurate aim.  A concrete cover with metal handle encourages tapping to remove cockroaches and retains smells within the pit below.  Electric light and roof  give true privacy for the user.

Please note that no extra charge is made for the friendly lizards with heart attacks tail thumping, or for the sudden tunes created as birds land and jump across the metal roof.