Spacious Refurbished Family Home in Himeji with Comprehensive Renovations
This generously sized two-story house, located in Himeji City's Hirohata Ward, offers a comfortable and modern living space following extensive renovations. The property features a 6SLDK layout, providing six rooms plus living, dining, and kitchen areas, ideal for a large family. The total floor area is a substantial 209.57 square meters, situated on a plot of approximately 330.57 square meters (about 99 tsubo). The home was originally built in February 1992, and the current owner has undertaken a complete refurbishment to ensure quality and peace of mind for the next residents.
Key renovations and equipment details include a brand-new system kitchen, a new unit bath (1.25 tsubo in size), and replacement of the toilet, washbasin vanity, and water heater. The interior has been fully refreshed with new flooring (including overlay flooring and cushion flooring), wall coverings, and tatami mat resurfacing in the Japanese-style room. All lighting fixtures have been replaced with LEDs, and new doors, windows, and a TV monitor intercom have been installed. The property also includes a walk-in closet, under-stair storage, and a loft in one of the Western-style rooms. Notable features are the south-east facing balcony with good sunlight, a spacious 24-jo living room with three windows including a skylight for excellent ventilation and light, and a wide 5.8-meter front road for easy parking. The house is equipped with a water purifier tap, a bath with reheating function, and a separate washroom. The seller provides a 2-year warranty covering the three major risks of used homes: roof leaks, defects/corrosion in major structural parts, and water supply/drainage pipe leaks or failures. A termite damage survey and preventive construction have also been completed, with a 5-year guarantee on the termite treatment.
The location is highly convenient, within an 11-minute walk (approx. 850m) of Yumesakigawa Station on the Sanyo Electric Railway Aboshi Line and a 10-minute walk to a Maruai supermarket. The area is part of the vibrant city of Himeji, famous for its stunning UNESCO World Heritage site, Himeji Castle. This iconic white heron castle is one of Japan's most beautiful and well-preserved feudal structures, attracting visitors from around the world and serving as a proud symbol of the region's history. Living in Himeji offers a unique blend of historical grandeur and modern city life.