Renovated Corner House in Kurashiki's Tamashima District
This detached house located in Tamashima-Kashima, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, is currently undergoing a comprehensive renovation. The property sits on a southwest corner lot with road frontage on two sides. The renovation expands the parking area to accommodate up to three vehicles, with a frontage of 6 meters and a depth of 5 meters for parallel parking for two cars plus space for one more at the rear.
The interior is being transformed into a 3LDK layout featuring an expansive LDK of approximately 18 tatami mats, created by incorporating one of the original first-floor Japanese-style rooms. The LDK will receive new flooring from Sumitomo Forestry Crest, and the entrance door will be replaced with the same manufacturer's product. Ceilings and walls will be finished with new cross wallpaper. A pantry is also included in the LDK area.
The kitchen is being replaced with a new system kitchen from House Tech, measuring 2550mm in width with an artificial marble countertop and a sirocco fan ventilation hood. The bathroom will be a new 1616 (1-tsubo size) unit bath from House Tech, allowing for a relaxing soak with legs extended. A thermostatic mixing faucet will be installed for temperature control. The shower head features a dual-function design with a central swirling e-shower and peripheral straight spray for water-saving and comfort.
The toilet is being replaced with a new model from Janis Industrial, equipped with a warm water washing function, cushioned floor, new cross on ceiling and walls, and a new door. The washstand will be a three-mirror type from Panasonic AWE. The entrance area will receive a 1200mm-wide shoe box from Sumitomo Forestry Crest, with matching flooring. One first-floor 6-tatami Japanese room is being converted to a Western-style room with flooring and an open closet, while the second-floor Western room will also receive new flooring and an open closet with a shelf and hanger pipe.
Externally, the exterior walls and roof will be repainted. The renovation includes a 2-year warranty covering the three major risks of used homes: roof leaks, structural defects or corrosion, and water supply/drainpipe leaks or failures. The property has undergone underfloor inspection, termite damage survey, and preventive treatment, with a 5-year warranty on termite control and two free inspections.
The property is located in a quiet area with low traffic volume. It is approximately 800 meters (10 minutes on foot) from Kurashiki City Tamashima Minami Elementary School and about 550 meters (8 minutes on foot) from Marunaka Yuzaki Store. The property is currently vacant and available for viewing even during renovation.
