A Traditional Machiya Townhouse Near Kanazawa Station
This property is a distinctive Kanazawa Machiya, a traditional Japanese townhouse, located just an 11-minute walk from the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen's Kanazawa Station. The house offers a unique layout with seven rooms plus a dining-kitchen area (7DK), where each room possesses its own distinct atmosphere. The first floor has been renovated, while the second floor retains the classic charm of a machiya.
Key equipment and features include a system kitchen with an IH cooking heater, which is easy to clean and helps keep room temperatures comfortable during summer cooking. The property uses city gas, which is relatively inexpensive and environmentally friendly. The entrance features a spacious traditional earthen floor area (doma). For convenience and safety, there are handrails installed, making it suitable for families with children or elderly members. A dedicated indoor space for a washing machine is provided, which can help extend the appliance's lifespan. The bathroom is equipped with a bath reheating function and a bath dryer. The toilet features a comfortable warm-water washlet seat. Other amenities include a walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, a TV monitor intercom, and underfloor heating.
The property is designated within the "Kanazawa Machiya Preservation and Utilization Promotion Area." It has a building footprint of 140.48 sqm on a 67.66 sqm (public record) corner lot. The wooden structure was built in August 1947 (79 years old) and is three stories tall. It is currently vacant. The surrounding area is well-served with a convenience store within a 283m (4-minute walk) radius, a supermarket within 646m, a drugstore within 583m, and the famous Omicho Market shopping district approximately 1,275m away.
The Kanazawa area is rich in history and culture, famously known as the home of Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan's Three Great Gardens. This stunning landscape garden, a short distance from the property, offers beautiful seasonal scenery and is a premier tourist attraction showcasing traditional Japanese garden design.
