A Traditional Machiya with a Garden in Kyoto's Historic Kamigyo Ward
This property is a traditional Kyoto Machiya (townhouse) located in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City, just south of the Kyoto Prefectural Office. It offers a unique layout with a main house and a separate annex, creating a spacious and flexible living environment. The property is situated in a quiet, historic area north of the UNESCO World Heritage site Nijo Castle, providing a serene atmosphere while remaining conveniently close to urban amenities.
According to the agent's notes, the building is in a state of disrepair and requires renovation for use. The transaction will be conducted 'as-is' (genjo ari-sama). The property profile includes a Machiya profile, and consultations for housing loans are available. The legal restrictions include being in a Category 2 Height Control District, Quasi-Fire Prevention Zone, Old Urban-Type Scenic Beauty District, Near-Scenery Design Preservation Area, Prior Consultation Area, Distant-Scenery Design Preservation Area, Outdoor Advertisement Category 3 Zone, Residential Inducement Area, Already Urbanized Area, and a Land Readjustment Project Regulation Area. The site is flat, within an urbanization area, and not subject to the Land Transaction Law notification. The elementary school is Shinmachi Elementary School (approx. 13 min walk, 1000m), and the junior high school is Kamigyo Junior High School (approx. 16 min walk, 1230m).
The property boasts a generous land size with a recorded (public ledger) area of 143.4 sqm and a current/estimated area of approximately 155.56 sqm. The building area is recorded as 81.97 sqm total, but a simple tape measurement suggests a current total floor area of approximately 127.8 sqm. The layout is 8K (8 rooms) plus a garden. Equipment includes water supply, sewer, electricity, and city gas.
The area is rich in history and culture. A short walk will bring you to the Kyoto Imperial Palace and the Kamo River, while Nijo Castle is also nearby. The location offers excellent access to daily life with large supermarkets and drugstores along Marutamachi-dori and Horikawa-dori. Transportation is convenient with the Karasuma Line "Marutamachi Station" (approx. 8 min walk), the Tozai Line "Nijojo-mae Station," and JR "Nijo Station" within walking distance, providing smooth access to central Kyoto, Osaka, and Shiga. Several city bus stops are also close by.
