Local lifestyle in Hue's garden houses.

Local characteristics in a Hue-style house.

Mr. Huynh Cong Man, the homeowner and also the designer and builder of Leranda, was born and raised in Hue City but later worked in the United States for many years.

Every holiday, when he gets to return to his hometown, Mr. Man always makes time to explore his homeland with his small family. “Having been born and raised in Hue, I feel a lot of appreciation for the way of life the people of Hue used to have, and I want to share the peace and lifestyle of this land with tourists. Therefore, I decided to gather and collect the interesting things from my memories to create Leranda as it is today,” the owner said.

Mr. Manh said that his house used to have a veranda (defined in French as an outdoor veranda or patio), and every time he came home from school, he loved sitting there playing with his dogs and cats. Unlike a porch, which is only built permanently in front of the house, a veranda can be built around the house, arranged to suit the design of the house.

Most traditional Hue garden houses have a veranda surrounding the entire house. The veranda is one of the interesting traditions in a tropical climate with abundant rain and hot sunshine like Hue. Based on this idea, he wanted to create a house that is both distinctive and as comfortable as possible for its occupants.

When people think of Hue, they often picture garden houses with ancient, tranquil, and lush green spaces, especially gardens and ponds… It is these elements that allow Leranda to give guests the feeling of staying in a house with a distinctly Hue style, experiencing the harmony between people and the surrounding nature.

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Explaining the intriguing name of the house, Mr. Huynh Cong Man said: “My little daughter's name is Lily. First, I wanted to create a courtyard, a veranda for her to share beautiful memories from the past. Besides that, Lily will welcome friends who love Hue to visit. That's why I combined the letter L and veranda to form Leranda.”

Morning or evening, Leranda's courtyard is filled with the cheerful chirping of birds and the fragrant scent of flowers in the tranquil atmosphere, bringing peace and serenity to everyone. All common living spaces, such as the living room, kitchen, and dining room, are open-plan and separate, ensuring that the daily lives of family members and guests are not disrupted.

Leranda embodies the traditional culture of Hue, with its unique design style, open spaces, and close connection to nature, offering a relaxing and rejuvenating retreat for visitors.

The five rooms represent five types of plants.

With a total area of ​​nearly 400 m²²On a rather modest plot of land, Leranda doesn't have too many rooms, only six, prioritizing space for a garden, a fish pond, and a variety of fragrant flowers and plants. This includes five guest rooms (and a large room for the host family), each named after a plant grown within: Lotus, Poinsettia, Confetti, Ficus, Bamboo.

The interior design blends modern and traditional styles. The combination of the dominant white and yellow tones of the walls, the wood tones of the furniture, and the subtle patterns of the curtains and bedding create a modern yet light feel. The details of the beds, wardrobes, tables, and chairs are modernized, combining old and new styles, while the dark wood flooring offers guests a familiar, traditional touch.

The Lotus Room offers views of the lotus pond. The specially designed and meticulously handcrafted bed provides the most comfortable and secure sleeping experience, combined with delicate carvings that add a touch of elegance. In front of the room is a patio where you can enjoy tea, coffee, or read a book while admiring the expansive lotus pond view, complete with a swing chair.

Poinsettia features poinsettia plants, a long desk next to a small fish pond, and greenery, creating a tranquil and focused environment.

Confetti offers seating areas where you can enjoy tea, coffee, or read a book, set right on a small fish pond under a bougainvillea tree, creating a peaceful atmosphere. There's also a lobby area that combines a workspace or a simple reception area.

The largest Ficus room is approximately 28 square meters.²It features a garden area for enjoying tea, coffee, and reading, combined with an outdoor hot and cold pool. The floors and all the furniture in the room are made of natural wood, creating a cozy atmosphere.

The Bamboo Room is unique because of its work and reading area overlooking a grove of bamboo, a distinctly Vietnamese feature. Additionally, a window opens onto a view of the shared courtyard, easily connecting with other residents like one big family. The bed is specially designed and meticulously handcrafted to provide the most comfortable and safe sleeping experience, combined with delicate carvings that add a touch of elegance to the user.

Leranda is located right in the Western Quarter, a pedestrian street, about 1 km from Truong Tien Bridge and about 3 km from the Imperial Citadel. Situated in a bustling city center, yet the interior is surprisingly peaceful, likened to an oasis in the heart of Hue city.

Thanks to its central location, getting around, sightseeing, exploring the local cuisine, and shopping are all very convenient, as well as making it easy to visit many other famous tourist attractions in Hue and saving on transportation costs. The harmony between human life and nature, between spiritual and material lifestyles, all blend together to create balance in life.

What makes Leranda so appealing is that many guests return and recommend it to friends and family. It offers a familiar, comfortable feeling, like coming home. Leranda has also been voted a "Superhost" in several quarters on Airbnb.

“I wanted the house to have a unique and distinctive design, yet still retain the characteristic cultural and architectural features of the ordinary people of Hue in the past. Therefore, the harmonious layout is clearly reflected in elements such as the porch, wooden pillars, wooden doors, yellow walls, tiled floors, and the planting of trees typical of Hue. I also incorporated local materials like bricks, bamboo, thatched roofs, lotus ponds, and water lilies… to enhance the house's local character,” the homeowner further shared.

Phuong Thao is an editor at Travellive magazine. She is passionate about traveling and enjoys capturing moments with her camera in every place she visits. Travel, art, and lifestyle are Phuong Thao's favorite writing topics.

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