Charming Kyoto Machiya Terrace House in Prime Location
This unique property presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Kyoto's architectural heritage. This is a 5K layout terraced house, originally built in 1965, offering a total floor area of 79.33 square meters on a 77.85 square meter plot. The property is currently vacant and ready for viewing. It is positioned within walking distance of Demachiyanagi Station, a key transportation hub in Kyoto.
According to the agent's notes, this is a Kyoto Machiya property, a traditional townhouse style. The home features a garden space, adding a touch of nature. Key equipment and features include a system kitchen, counter kitchen, IH cooktop, gas cooktop, bath with reheating function, bathroom dryer, washbasin with shower, washlet toilet seat, walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, TV monitor door phone, and underfloor heating. The property is all-electric, barrier-free, south-facing, and includes parking. Utilities are public water supply, city gas, and sewer system. Special notes indicate the property is subject to quasi-fire prevention regulations, a 15-meter Type 1 Height Control District, Landscape Law (mountain backdrop type), Scenic Beauty District, Residential Inducement Area, and outdoor advertisement regulation zone. A critical note states "reconstruction not permitted" and the exact construction date is unknown. It is confirmed as a Kyoto Machiya.
The location in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward is highly desirable, known for its academic atmosphere and traditional charm. The area is home to the prestigious Kyoto University, just a short distance away. An interesting historical fact about the Sakyo Ward is that it encompasses the historic districts of Ginkaku-ji (the Silver Pavilion) and the Philosopher's Path, a stone path lined by hundreds of cherry trees that follows a canal. The closest major landmark is the iconic Heian Jingu Shrine, a vast Shinto shrine built in 1895 to commemorate Kyoto's 1100th anniversary, featuring one of Japan's largest torii gates and beautiful gardens, located approximately a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride from the property.
