Spacious Steel-Frame Shop House in Himeji with Dual Kitchens and Bathrooms
This unique property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial shop house located along a main road in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture. Built in June 1987 by Sekisui Heim Sanyo, this steel-frame, three-story building offers a versatile layout with a total floor area of 246.52 square meters on a generous plot of approximately 261.97 square meters (about 79 tsubo). The property features a 6SLDK layout, which includes an additional DK and a shop space, making it ideal for multi-generational living or a combined residential and commercial venture.
Key equipment and features have been translated from the agent's notes. The property includes a system kitchen, a counter kitchen, both IH and gas cooking hobs, a bath with reheating function and a dryer, a washbasin with shower, and a washlet toilet seat. Indoor amenities comprise a walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, a TV monitor-equipped doorphone, and underfloor heating. Notable characteristics are that the property is all-electric, barrier-free, south-facing, and comes with a parking lot. Utilities include public water supply, propane gas, and sewerage. The agent's remarks highlight that the property is a shop house on a main road, constructed by Sekisui Heim Sanyo. It has two kitchens and two bathrooms, allowing for use as a two-generation household. The site is about 79 tsubo and can accommodate parking for up to five vehicles.
The location in the Yamato area of Katsuhara Ward offers convenient daily living. It is within a 3-minute walk (200m) of Himeji City Katsuhara Elementary School and provides easy access to local amenities such as a Famima convenience store and AEON Mall Himeji Otsu. For transportation, Aboshi Station on the JR Sanyo Main Line is a 21-minute walk away. The area is rich in history, with Himeji City being home to the magnificent Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Japan's most iconic and pristine surviving feudal castles, easily accessible for cultural excursions.
