Completely Renovated Family Home in Marugame, Kagawa
This spacious two-story house, built in May 1999, offers a move-in-ready opportunity following a comprehensive renovation. The property features a generous 125.86 m² (38 tsubo) of floor space with a 4LDK layout, providing ample room for family living. The renovation, scheduled for completion in March 2026, includes a full replacement of all wet areas: a new system kitchen, a new unit bath, a new toilet, and a new vanity with a three-way mirror. The interior will be refreshed with new wallpaper on walls and ceilings, new flooring, and the replacement of some interior doors. Traditional Japanese rooms will have their tatami mats and shoji screens replaced, ensuring a blend of modern comfort and classic style.
Critical agent notes have been translated and incorporated. The property is currently vacant, and viewings can be scheduled by appointment; interested parties are encouraged to contact the agent with their preferred dates. The gas company will be designated by the seller. A reservation-only open house is scheduled from March 19th (Thursday) to March 23rd (Monday), with same-day reservations accepted. The renovation scope is extensive: standard work includes termite prevention treatment and lock replacement; wet area work includes system kitchen, unit bath, toilet, and vanity replacement; interior work includes partial interior door replacement, flooring overlay, wallpaper replacement, tatami surface replacement, and shoji/fusuma screen replacement.
Key selling points highlighted by the agent include potential eligibility for a home loan tax reduction depending on conditions. The property comes with significant warranties: a 2-year guarantee against roof leaks, defects or corrosion in major structural parts, and failures or leaks in water supply and drainage pipes from the handover date. The termite prevention work carries a 5-year guarantee. New lighting fixtures are scheduled for installation, allowing life to begin immediately upon moving in. The agent also offers personalized advice on loan structuring and financial institutions, welcoming consultations even for first-time home loan applicants.
Located in a quiet residential area on a 4-meter wide road with little traffic, the property offers peaceful living. It includes parking for up to three cars (one kei car and two standard cars). The area is served by local amenities, with Marugame Municipal Kuriguma Elementary School approximately 1100m away (a 14-minute walk) and Marugame Municipal Ayuta Junior High School about 800m away (a 10-minute walk or 4-minute bike ride). For daily needs, the Picasso Konpira Kaido store is roughly 1400m away, and a Lawson convenience store is about 1200m away.
The property is situated in Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture, on the island of Shikoku. An interesting fact about the region is that Kagawa is famously known as the "Udon Prefecture" due to its reputation for producing some of Japan's best sanuki udon noodles. The closest major tourist attraction is the historic Marugame Castle, one of only twelve original castles in Japan remaining with its original keep, located approximately 7 kilometers from the property and offering panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea.
