Spacious 5DK House in Aboshi, Himeji with Recent Renovations
This property is a 5DK detached house located in the Aboshi ward of Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture. The house is conveniently situated a 16-minute walk from Sanyo Aboshi Station on the Sanyo Electric Railway Aboshi Line. The property features a spacious layout with a total floor area of 107.82 square meters spread across two stories. The largest room is the 9-jo (approximately 16.5 sqm) dining kitchen on the first floor, complemented by a mix of Japanese-style and Western-style rooms, including two 6-jo rooms, two 4.5-jo rooms, and a 4-jo Western-style room.
Essential equipment and features have been translated from the agent's notes. The kitchen is equipped with a system kitchen, counter kitchen, and both IH and gas cooking hobs. The bathroom features a reheating function and a dryer. The washbasin has a shower attachment, and the toilet is fitted with a bidet-style washlet seat for hygiene. Indoor amenities include a walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, a TV monitor-equipped door phone, and underfloor heating. Key property characteristics are all-electric, barrier-free design, south-facing orientation, and included parking. Other listed facilities are public water supply, propane gas, sewer system, private bath, private toilet, owner change, hot water supply, indoor space for a washing machine, and a private garden.
Recent renovations were completed in August 2023, focusing on the water areas and interior. The toilet and water supply/drainage pipes were updated. Furthermore, all tatami mats in the Japanese rooms were re-covered, and all fusuma (sliding doors) were re-papered, refreshing the traditional elements of the home. The property is currently tenanted, offering an immediate rental yield. The land size is a generous 130.97 square meters (based on public registry).
The Aboshi area of Himeji offers a balanced residential lifestyle with convenient access to daily necessities. A Max Value supermarket is a 12-minute walk away, and a 7-Eleven convenience store is within an 11-minute walk. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Aboshi Port area has a long history as a maritime hub. The closest major landmark is the iconic Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Japan's most magnificent surviving feudal castles, easily accessible from central Himeji Station.
