Spacious 5LDK Family Home with Recent Renovations in Himeji
This charming two-story wooden house, built in May 1980, offers a generous 131.37 square meters of living space across a 5LDK layout, situated on a sizable 214.76 square meter plot of land in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture. The property is conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from Mizoguchi Station on the JR Bantan Line, providing excellent access to the wider region. A key feature is the availability of parking for four vehicles, ensuring ample space for family and guests.
Significant renovations were completed in September 2017 (Heisei 29), comprehensively updating the home. The exterior walls were repainted, and the interior received major upgrades including a new system kitchen, a unit bath, a washbasin, and a toilet with a warm-water bidet seat. The living/dining room and an 8-tatami mat Western-style room were refitted with new flooring, while traditional tatami mats were re-covered. For safety and modern convenience, new fire alarms, LED lighting fixtures, and a monitor-equipped intercom system were installed.
The property is equipped with numerous amenities for comfortable living. The kitchen features a system kitchen with a counter and an IH cooktop. The bathroom includes a reheating function and a dryer. The home boasts a walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, and underfloor heating. Special features include an all-electric system, barrier-free design elements, a south-facing orientation, and its status as a vacant house (akiya). Utilities are supplied by public water, propane gas, and sewer systems.
The surrounding area of Himeji is rich in history and natural beauty. An interesting local fact is that the city is home to the iconic Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site often referred to as the "White Heron Castle" due to its brilliant white exterior and elegant form. This magnificent structure, one of Japan's most pristine surviving feudal castles, is a major tourist attraction and a symbol of the region's cultural heritage.
