Renovated Family Home in Kanazawa's Quiet Gojomachi District
This property is a detached house located in Gojomachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The listing price of 18,990,000 yen includes consumption tax and all renovation costs. The property is currently undergoing renovation, but viewings are possible by appointment.
The kitchen will be replaced with a Lixil system kitchen. The front door will be replaced with a new sliding door, lighting will be exchanged, and a monitor-equipped intercom will be newly installed for security. The entrance hall will have its walls re-papered, lighting replaced, and the floor finished with new flooring. The existing kitchen location will be changed to create a new open-plan, face-to-face LDK, allowing cooking while watching the family. The floor will be replaced, walls re-papered, and lighting exchanged. An LDK will be created centered around the connected Japanese rooms on the first floor, with wall and ceiling papering, hardwood flooring, and new lighting and door frames installed. A first-floor 6-tatami Japanese room will be changed to a Western room as part of the living area.
The bathroom will be replaced with a HouseTec unit bath, a spacious 1-tsubo (approx. 3.3 sqm) size tub for relaxing. The washbasin will be a new Panasonic AWE washbasin/hair-washing/makeup counter. The washroom will be re-papered, have its lockable fittings replaced, cushioned flooring laid, lighting and ventilation fan replaced, and a stopcock newly installed. The existing washroom will be relocated and the space expanded, with a washing machine and washbasin newly installed. The toilet will be replaced with a Janis model with warm-water washing functions, featuring a finish that resists scratches and stains for easy cleaning.
The parking space, currently accommodating 2 cars under a carport, will be expanded to allow for 3 cars in parallel by removing the garden and carport and adding grating at the entrance. The property comes with significant guarantees: a 2-year warranty covering the three major risks of used homes (leaks, defects/corrosion in major structural parts, and water supply/drainage pipe leaks/failures), and a 5-year warranty for termite prevention work (from the construction date, for the constructed areas only, by the construction company) plus two free inspections. Seismic reinforcement work to meet new earthquake resistance standards has been conducted. Obtaining a compliance certificate (requires separate fee) makes the property eligible for home loan tax reductions. The water heater requires installation at the buyer's expense.
The area is a quiet residential neighborhood with low traffic. The property is situated in Kanazawa, a city renowned for its well-preserved Edo-era districts, exquisite gardens, and traditional crafts. A notable landmark nearby is the iconic Kenroku-en Garden, one of Japan's Three Great Gardens, located approximately 4 kilometers from the property, offering a serene escape with its seasonal beauty and historical significance.
