Renovated 3LDK Family Home in Himeji with Comprehensive Guarantees
This fully renovated 3LDK detached house in Himeji's Shinonomecho district offers a move-in-ready family home with significant updates and robust guarantees. The property features a spacious 23.5-jo (approx. 38.8 sqm) living-dining-kitchen area on the second floor, complemented by three Western-style rooms. The renovation work is extensive, including overlay flooring, wallpaper replacement, and lighting fixture exchanges throughout the interior. The exterior is currently undergoing refurbishment with exterior wall painting, front door lock replacement, and lighting updates.
The kitchen has been completely replaced with a new HausTech system kitchen, featuring a sink cabinet with ample storage capable of accommodating tall items like 1.8-liter sake bottles and stock pots. The bathroom is a new HausTech unit bath with a slip-resistant bathtub and a floor treated to be less slippery when wet for added safety. The toilet is a new model with a warm-water bidet function, featuring a seamless, easy-to-clean surface and water-saving capabilities. Both the first and second-floor washbasin vanities have been replaced with new units featuring convenient spaces for glasses and cosmetics next to the bowl, and faucets with a lift-up function and detachable heads for easy hair washing.
Key equipment notes detail the installation of a brand-new air conditioner in the living room to support comfortable new living. All indoor lighting fixtures are newly installed, reducing initial moving-in costs. A monitor-equipped intercom has been newly installed. Fire alarms have been installed in all rooms; a heat-type alarm in the kitchen and smoke-type alarms in other rooms to alert the family with a clear sound in case of fire or equipment abnormality.
The property comes with strong assurances. It includes a 2-year warranty covering the three major risks of used homes: roof leaks, defects/corrosion in major structural components, and water leakage/failure of water supply and drainage pipes. This warranty is provided after a thorough inspection, including under-floor checks, and renovation work. Termite prevention work comes with a separate 5-year guarantee from the construction company for the treated areas, effective from the construction date.
The location is convenient, approximately a 20-minute walk (1,600m) from JR Himeji Station. Daily shopping is easy with A-Price Himeji store about a 3-minute walk away and a FamilyMart convenience store roughly a 2-minute walk from the property. The house faces a southwest road and offers parking for two vehicles in tandem (with vehicle type restrictions), including one built-in garage.
The area is steeped in history, being home to Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Japan's most iconic and pristine surviving feudal castles. Known as the "White Heron Castle" for its elegant white appearance, it is a premier tourist attraction and a symbol of the region, offering a direct connection to Japan's samurai past.
