Renovation Opportunity in a Convenient Kyoto Location
The property features a comprehensive set of equipment. The kitchen includes a system kitchen with a counter and an IH cooktop. The bathroom and toilet are equipped with a reheating function for the bath, a bathroom dryer, a shower-equipped washbasin vanity, and a washlet toilet seat. Indoor amenities consist of a walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, a TV monitor-equipped door phone, and underfloor heating. Key features of the home include all-electric power, barrier-free design, a south-facing orientation, and dedicated parking. Other notable equipment includes public water supply, city gas, sewer system, a shower, a private garden, a balcony, and independent washroom facilities.
Special notes from the agent are critical. The property is designated as "non-rebuildable" (再建築不可) because it does not meet the road frontage obligation (接道義務を満たしていない). It is also subject to the Landscape Act (景観法) and is located within a Townscape-type Building Scenery District (町並み型建造物修景地区). The current status is vacant, and a physical viewing is recommended.
The Saiin area is a vibrant residential and commercial district in Kyoto's Ukyo Ward. An interesting historical fact is that the name "Saiin" (西院) literally means "Western Temple," harking back to its origins near the ancient Saiji temple, one of two great state-sponsored temples established in the Heian capital. The area is a short train ride from major landmarks like the iconic Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion), a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its stunning gold-leaf coating set amidst a reflective pond.
