Modern Machiya in Kamigyo Ward: A Second Home Near Nijo Castle
According to the agent's notes, the property is currently being operated as a lodging facility. It is important to note that if the new owner wishes to continue this operation, they must reapply for an inn business license under their own name. Viewings may be restricted on certain desired dates due to the ongoing lodging business. The sale is conducted on an "as-is" basis, and any movable property seen in the photographs is not included in the sale price. The land area is officially recorded as 78.43 m², with a private road burden of approximately 8.9 m². The building area is officially recorded as 44.39 m² on the first floor and 32.39 m² on the second, totaling 76.78 m². However, a simple tape measurement indicates the current condition is approximately 61.12 m² on the first floor and 30.82 m² on the second, totaling about 91.94 m². The building is unregistered. The property requires a setback of approximately 1.20 m².
The layout is a 3DK. The first floor features an impressive earthen-floored area (doma) with a high ceiling, a Japanese-style room with a sunken kotatsu connected to the garden, and a dining kitchen, creating a seamless, relaxing space integrated with the outdoors. The second floor houses two modern, renovated Japanese-style rooms, perfect for remote work, hobbies, or guest accommodations. This flexible space is also attractive for potential use as a short-term rental or event/workshop venue.
The location is exceptionally convenient. The area south of the property is home to the UNESCO World Heritage site, Nijo Castle, allowing you to feel its historical grandeur daily. The neighborhood around Marutamachi-dori and Chiekoin-dori is dotted with large supermarkets and drugstores, making daily shopping easy. Access is excellent, with the Tozai Subway Line "Nijo" Station about a 16-minute walk, JR "Nijo" Station about an 18-minute walk, and several Kyoto City bus stops within a short walking distance, providing optimal mobility throughout the city and beyond to Osaka and Shiga. An interesting local fact is the proximity to Sasaki Sake Brewery, a sake brewery that offers tours just a 3-minute walk away, providing a taste of local craftsmanship.
