Historic Kyoto Machiya in Shimogyo

This is a Kyoto townhouse (京町家) located in the Shimogyo district, built before 1906 (Meiji 39) and possessing over 120 years of history. The property sits on the north side of the historic Shimabara entertainment district, known for its beautiful stone-paved streets where ageya and okiya once stood. It is a short walk from the UNESCO World Heritage site Nishi Hongan-ji Temple and within walking distance of Umekoji Park, which houses an aquarium and a railway museum. The building is a two-storey wooden structure with a tiled roof. The layout is 1LDK plus a storage room. The house is situated on a small alley lined with townhouses of a similar age. The interior features old pillars, beams, and earthen walls preserved in the ceiling and behind the walls, reflecting its long history. Both the first and second floors have been opened into single spacious rooms, maximizing the feeling of space on the approximately 11-tsubo land. A storage room of about 2 tatami mats is located on the south side of the house. There is an east-facing balcony where one can enjoy reading in the morning sun. The property is near the Kyoto Central Wholesale Market, which supplies fresh ingredients to local shops. The surrounding area includes Kyoto Research Park, clothing stores, and restaurants along Gojo-dori. The property has electricity, water and sewer, and city gas. It is classified as a used residence (中古住宅). The land area is 52.68 sqm (approx. 15.93 tsubo). The current building area is approximately 54.50 sqm (first floor: approx. 28.63 sqm, second floor: approx. 25.87 sqm) plus a storage room of approximately 3.96 sqm. The registered building area is 47.1 sqm. The property faces a west-side passageway of approximately 1.6 meters width for about 4.3 meters. The land is owned with full ownership rights. The property is located in a commercial zone. The building coverage ratio is 80% and the floor area ratio is 600%. The property is in a quasi-fire prevention district and a 25-meter height control area. The current status is vacant. The property is ready for immediate handover. Notes: The property has a Kyoto townhouse profile. It is one of three connected townhouses. It cannot be rebuilt as it does not face a road defined by the Building Standards Act. The storage room is in a Category 1 residential zone. Operation as accommodation facilities is not permitted. This listing is a sole agency agreement, so a brokerage fee is required upon purchase. There are matters to be disclosed; please inquire for details.