Restored Machiya in Murasakino with a Dirt Floor Garage
This rental property is a restored Kyoto townhouse located in the Murasakino Jūni-bōchō area of Kita Ward, Kyoto City. The property has been fully renovated by Hachise in July 2023. The renovation included the replacement of water fixtures (bathroom, kitchen, toilet, washbasin, etc.), exterior wall repair and painting, replacement of fittings (exterior and interior), redoing of interior finishes, replacement of flooring, installation of floor heating, and planting.
The property features a distinctive "Oriyadate" structure, traditionally used for weaving looms, which provides a high ceiling in the dirt floor garage area. This space is designed as a Japanese-style garage house, equipped with an EV/PHEV outlet for electric vehicles. The entrance, dirt floor, wide veranda, and garden are integrated, creating a sense of spatial continuity. The large tiles in the entryway are designed to support heavy vehicles, allowing for motorcycle or car parking. The garage area includes a ventilation fan with motion and heat sensors, a hand-washing basin, and the EV/PHEV outlet. The wainscoting of the dirt floor and the kitchen counter feature black-iron plates, adding an industrial aesthetic. A loft with tatami flooring has been created above the garage, accessed by an iron staircase. The loft entrance is designed like a tea room "nijiriguchi" (crawl-in entrance), and the low ceiling recreates a traditional Japanese living style. A top light provides brightness to the loft space. A "nook" space, a cozy and comfortable area, is also part of the layout. The LDK area is positioned to overlook the dirt floor and garden while minimizing outside visibility. A ceiling window in the high ceiling provides natural light. Floor heating is installed in key areas of the LDK. A motorized screen on the west wall of the living room allows for use as a private theater. The garden features a weeping maple, a styrax tree, a tsukubai (stone water basin), and Kazura stones, creating depth and a sense of spaciousness. An iron lantern with pine, bamboo, and plum motifs provides illumination.
The property is located in Kita Ward, northern Kyoto, an area with cultural assets like Daitoku-ji Temple and Kinkaku-ji Temple, as well as convenient amenities such as supermarkets, drugstores, banks, post offices, bakeries, and cafes. The property is a rental with a monthly rent of 160,000 yen. A deposit and key money of 160,000 yen each are required. The contract is for a fixed-term lease of 3 years. The property has a total floor area of approximately 57.14 m² on the first floor and an 18.01 m² loft. The layout is LDK + garage + loft (6 tatami mats + nook of approximately 2.1 tatami mats). The building is a wooden single-story structure. The construction year is unknown, but the building valuation certificate records a date of 1926. Pets, musical instrument playing, and smoking are not allowed. Two air conditioners are included. Bicycle and parking spaces are available (parking is limited to compact cars). The property is located about a 3-minute walk from the "Senbon-Kuramaguchi" bus stop.
