Compact Corner Lot Home in Himeji's Kitahirano Area
This charming compact house is situated on a corner lot in the Kitahirano district of Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture. Built in December 1971, this two-story wooden structure offers a total floor area of 57.96 square meters on a land plot of 80.61 square meters. The property features a 4DK layout, comprising a 4.5-tatami mat dining kitchen, a 3-tatami Japanese-style room, a 4.5-tatami Japanese-style room, and two 6-tatami Japanese-style rooms, with the largest room being a 6-tatami space. The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate handover.
Key equipment and features of the home include a system kitchen with a counter and an IH cooktop. The bathroom is equipped with a reheating function and a dryer. The washbasin vanity includes a shower, and the toilet features a bidet seat. Indoor amenities consist of a walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, a TV monitor-equipped doorphone, and underfloor heating. The property is all-electric, barrier-free, south-facing, and comes with a parking space. Other utilities include public water supply, city gas, sewer system, a dedicated bath, a dedicated toilet, a two-burner stove, hot water supply, and a balcony.
Special notes from the agent indicate that in Heisei 24 (2012), the first-floor tatami mats were re-covered and the second-floor tatami mats were newly installed. The kitchen and washbasin have been replaced as part of renovations. The parking space can accommodate one light vehicle. The property is exempt from contract non-conformity liability. The closest convenience store is 320 meters away, and the Jououno简易 post office is within 240 meters. The property is south-facing, which provides warmth in winter and makes laundry dry easily. It uses city gas, which is relatively inexpensive and environmentally friendly.
The area is well-connected, located approximately a 29-minute walk from Nori Station on the JR Bantan Line. A notable landmark in the vicinity is the Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History, approximately 2.1 km away, which offers deep insights into the region's past. Himeji is famously home to Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Japan's most spectacular original castles, located within the city and representing a pinnacle of Japanese castle architecture.
