Historic Machiya in Gion District, Kyoto
This property is a traditional Japanese townhouse, known as a machiya, located in the Gion district of Kyoto City. The structure is a two-storey wooden building with a total floor area of 49.08 square meters on a 38.90 square meter plot of land. The land is under freehold ownership. The building was originally constructed in January 1941 and underwent a major renovation in 2005.
The interior layout is a 2LDK, featuring a living room, dining room, and two bedrooms. A notable architectural feature is the presence of a ceiling void, or "吹抜け," which creates an open, airy atmosphere. The property includes a modern system kitchen equipped with an IH cooking stove and a countertop. The bathroom is equipped with a reheating function and a clothes dryer. The property also features a separate washroom with a shower vanity, a washlet toilet, and a walk-in closet. Floor heating is installed, and the property is all-electric. Barrier-free design considerations have been implemented. The property faces south. The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
The property is located in the Minamigawa area of Gion Town, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City. It is approximately an 8-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Electric Railway Keihan Line. The surrounding neighborhood includes various amenities within walking distance, such as a drugstore approximately 233 meters away, a convenience store 355 meters away, and a supermarket 481 meters away.
