Traditional Kyoto Machiya in Nishinokyo Samaryo-cho
This property is a charming second-hand machiya (traditional Kyoto townhouse) located in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City. The asking price is 33,8 million yen. The land area is 76.03 square meters (approximately 22.99 tsubo), and the total building floor area is 63.13 square meters (approximately 19.09 tsubo), spread over two wooden floors. The layout is 5K plus a garden. The building is unregistered, but records indicate it existed as of 1948. The property fronts a private road to the south with a width of approximately 2.56 to 2.65 meters.
Key equipment and features include connections to public water and sewer, city gas, and electricity. The property is situated in a Category I Residential Zone with various legal restrictions, including a 15m second-class height district, quasi-fire prevention zone, old urban-type scenic beauty district, distant view design preservation area, and a third-class outdoor advertising area. It is also within a residential inducement zone, an already urbanized area, and a land readjustment regulation zone. The building-to-land ratio is 60% and the floor area ratio is 160% (200%). The land is classified as residential and flat. Ownership rights are clear and no notification under the Land Transaction Law is required.
Special notes from the agent clarify that the transaction will be conducted 'as-is'. A setback of approximately 5.48 square meters applies. The closest elementary school is Suzaku Daini Elementary School, about a 3-minute walk (186m) away, and the junior high school is Nishinokyo Junior High School, about a 10-minute walk (768m) away. The handover date and current occupancy status are subject to consultation; the property is currently vacant. The nearest major transport links are JR Saga Line Enmachi Station, about a 9-minute walk, and the Kyoto City Bus 'Marutamachi Omiya-dori' stop, about a 3-minute walk.
The surrounding area of Nishinokyo Samaryo-cho is a quiet residential neighborhood with a calm atmosphere. The streetscape retains an old-world charm with historic buildings, including long-established shops selling shichimi togarashi (seven-spice), arare (rice crackers), and traditional Japanese sweets, as well as retro public bathhouses, making it a pleasant area for strolls. The name 'Samaryo' originates from the Heian period when a government office responsible for the training and care of official horses was located here. The area seamlessly blends old and new, offering a genuine feel of Kyoto's history. An interesting local fact is that the famous Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and former residence of the Tokugawa shoguns, is just a short bicycle ride away, placing a major historical landmark within easy reach of this tranquil home.
