Description
This Kyoto-style machiya retains the traditional layout and charm unique to townhouses, including a private garden and a hibukuro (double-height atrium), giving the property an authentic and timeless Kyoto appearance.
The interior preserves many traditional machiya design elements and features a flexible floor plan with high renovation potential. While the building shows signs of age and will require refurbishment, it offers the opportunity to create an ideal living space through creative renovation.
On the first floor, the original hibukuro atrium rising to the ceiling and the characteristic machiya spatial composition — allowing clear sightlines from the entrance through the earthen-floor corridor to the rear — remain intact. These features enable the creation of an open and airy living environment while respecting the property’s historical character. Renovation plans can also take advantage of the traditional façade and tsuboniwa courtyard to further highlight the charm of a Kyoto townhouse.
Three stations are within walking distance: 7-minute walk to JR Nijo Station, 9-minute walk to Subway Nijo Station, and 11-minute walk to Hankyu Omiya Station. The location offers excellent access not only to popular Kyoto areas such as Saga–Arashiyama, Karasuma Oike, and Higashiyama, but also provides smooth connections to Osaka and Kobe. This makes the property highly convenient as a base for commuting, schooling, and sightseeing.
Nearby is Kyoto Sanjo-kai Shopping Arcade, one of the largest in western Japan, stretching approximately 800 meters with around 180 shops. Supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, and drugstores are all within close proximity, providing a highly convenient living environment where daily shopping and dining can be easily completed nearby.
The property is within walking distance of Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With train stations and bus stops nearby, it is well suited for use as a travel base, a primary residence, or a second home in Kyoto.
Suitable for a single resident or a family, this property is recommended not only for residential use but also as a second home.
Floor plan: 5 bedrooms + kitchen + storage room + garden
