A Refined Residence Overlooking Kyoto's Five Mountains and Kyoto University
Completed in July 2024, this property has been reborn through a full renovation that fused artistic design with masterful craftsmanship. The spacious 100+ square meter interior, reimagined by a designer deeply familiar with Kyoto's aesthetic sensibilities and skilled artisans, has been transformed into a residence of exceptional presence. Perched on a hillside where light and wind pass through comfortably, this location offers multifaceted enjoyment not only as a daily living space but also as a venue for welcoming important guests or as a base to enhance creativity.
Stepping out the front door, a mere 40-second walk brings you to the serene sacred grounds of Yoshida Shrine, which has protected the capital's main demon gate since the founding of Heian-kyo. Living adjacent to this long-revered shrine offers the uniquely Kyoto calm of daily life. From the top-floor terrace, an exclusive experience begins. The view overlooks the lush green landscape of Kyoto University's campus, providing a sense of deep tranquility. Raising your gaze, you can enjoy a front-row location for the summer spectacle of the "Gozan no Okuribi" (Five Mountain Bonfire) festival, allowing you to savor Kyoto's seasons leisurely from a private space away from the crowds. The property also features a generous parking space capable of accommodating two cars side-by-side.
The renovation has refined both the design and comfort, elevating the quality of daily life. The property features a renewed kitchen, replaced bathroom, new vanity, new toilet, replaced fittings, new flooring in all rooms and hallways, new wall and ceiling wallpaper throughout, and underfloor heating installed in the LDK. The property is sold in its current condition (as-is). Please note that movable property shown in photos is not included in the sale price. There are regulations under the cliff ordinance, and the land includes a private road burden.
The surrounding area in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward is known for its historically nurtured, tranquil environment. Within walking distance, you can enjoy the calm of Yoshida Shrine and the green expanse of Kyoto University. The area is also a cultural hub, with facilities like the garden museum of landscape architect Mirei Shigemori, the Hosomi Museum, and the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art nearby. The eastern side of Yoshida Mountain features the stone-paved slope called "Kaguraoka," leading to a neighborhood of traditional Taisho-period residences. The area is also famed for its view of the "Daimonji" bonfire and is close to historic sites like Heian Jingu Shrine, Nanzen-ji Temple, Ginkaku-ji Temple (Jisho-ji), and Shimogamo Shrine, offering an environment rich in history, culture, and nature.
