Spacious Modern Home in Himeji with Thoughtful Design
This well-maintained single-family home, built in August 2016, offers a comfortable and contemporary living space in the historic city of Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. The property features a total floor area of 111.07 square meters (approximately 33.59 tsubo) arranged over two stories in a 3LDK layout. The interior breakdown includes a 19.2 square meter LDK on the first floor, a 4.5 square meter Western-style room on the first floor, and two Western-style rooms on the second floor measuring 12 and 5 square meters respectively. The land area is a generous 168.00 square meters (approximately 50.82 tsubo), providing ample outdoor space.
Critical property details from the agent notes include the road access situation: the property fronts a single road to the south. This public road is 5 meters wide, with a frontage of 3 meters. The land is not subject to a 'Position Designation' (位置指定無). The land is zoned as Category II Low-Rise Exclusive Residential Area within the urbanization promotion area. The building coverage ratio is 60% with a floor area ratio of 150%. The terrain is sloped, and the land shape is an elongated lot. Parking is available. The current status is owner-occupied, and the delivery date is negotiable. The transaction form is exclusive intermediary.
The property is located in Himeji's Odate Nishi 3-chome district. The area offers a blend of residential calm and accessibility, being a 27-minute bus ride from JR Himeji Station followed by a 6-minute walk from the Kamite-no Kitaguchi bus stop. Himeji is famously home to Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Japan's most spectacular and pristine surviving feudal castle. Its brilliant white plastered walls and elegant architecture have earned it the nickname 'White Heron Castle,' making it a major landmark and a must-see attraction that defines the city's skyline and cultural heritage.
