Lofty
Machiya

高低差をたのしむ町家

Lofty Machiya near Tofukuji Temple

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高低差をたのしむ町家

A Kyo-machiya located south of Tofukuji Station on JR and Keihan lines.

While it is conveniently located only one stop away from Kyoto Station (about a 2-minute ride on the JR train), the surrounding area is dotted with historical and tourist attractions such as Tofukuji Temple, Sennyuji Temple, and Shorinji Temple, all of which add color to the ancient capital, and the downtown atmosphere typical of Kyoto remains strongly in the streetscape.

The building has a history of more than 100 years, with construction dating back to the Meiji period according to the closed registry.
Upon entering the entrance, a large space with depth spreads out before your eyes.
At the center of the house is a large atrium with a semi-underground space that was once an air-raid shelter right below. The openness of the atrium is emphasized by the lowered floor level from the ground, and by utilizing such an elevation difference, it is possible to create an original residence with an extraordinary floor plan.

Most of the interior materials have been removed that you can see the old pillars, plaster walls with exposed bamboo shingles, and wood with a rusty patina from ages, creating a calming nostalgic atmosphere, while evoking the deep history of the building at the same time.

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Freely transformable dismantled skeleton structure
Renovation proposals for different usage scenarios

Plan with lots of comfy corners

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A plan with plenty of small but comfy corners, separating spaces by the difference in floor height.
A living room with a vaulted ceiling that is flooded with light from the top light, a dining room facing the courtyard and filled with greenery, a corner for reading or afternoon slumber... Each small corners help to ease your daily stress and your life will surely be enriched.
How about designing your own favorite cozy corner?

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Office-and-Home SOHO Plan

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This is a SOHO plan that integrates work and residence, where the space for living coexists with the office space.
One of the most attractive features is that the office is located one level lower than the ground, providing a sense of coziness even without partitions. The courtyard also lets in a hint of sunlight, creating a bright and open space with a sense of release.

Going up the stairs by the entrance and you will find a simple but well-equipped living space. By separating the functions of each floor, this plan provides the house owner privacy even in an office with many visitors, which also allows a good balance between work and private life.

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Spacious plan for enjoying hobbies

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A spacious floor plan for families of 2 or 3.
The cloakroom connected to the entrance provides useful storage space for storing shoes, umbrellas, heater, etc. The rectangular-shaped LDK has a sense of unity, and you can enjoy the garden view even from the kitchen!

The old shelter half-basement turns into a wine cellar which is heartening for wine-lovers. It is said that a place with low temperature, little temperature change, and moderate humidity is most suitable for wine storage, and a basement fulfills all these requirements.
Other usages can also be considered, such as a collection room, a small atelier, or a hobby room.

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-Please note-

1.The illustrations and photos shown are for illustrative purposes only. The above plans are examples of renovation.

2.This property is NOT sold under renovated conditions.

3.Please feel free to contact us for introductions of architects, designers and renovation contractors.

plan
現状の間取り

The building has been partially dismantled due to its age, and you can experience the structural framework as it is, including the subfloor, pillars, and roof truss.
The building has a total floor area of approx. 106sqm, and by adding a large atrium, a floor plan with both sense of openness and adequate living space can be assured.
In addition, although the frontage is only about 5.2m wide, the large earthen floor entrance hall can also be renovated into a garage.
A Machiya that can be used as a home with workspace, studio, or a sole residence.

現状間取

photos
写真

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  • facade
  • entrance hall
  • entrance hall
  • deep and spacious floor
  • atrium at the center, with the old air-raid shelter below
  • viewing the atrium from the inner part of the house
  • viewing the entrance from the inner part of the house
  • pendant light from the atrium
  • the former air-raid shelter, semi-underground basement
  • viewing the atrium from the semi-basement
  • inner part of 1F
  • inner part of 1F
  • spacious backyard
  • viewing the entrance from the backyard
  • backyard
  • a retro fitting left from the past
  • staircase to 2F
  • end of 2F corridor
  • 2F room at west
  • viewing the atrium from 2F
  • viewing the atrium from 2F
  • 2F room at east
  • 2F room at east
  • viewing atriumn roof ceiling from 1F

area
エリア

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Tofukuji area with deep history and culture,
Easy access to Kyoto Station and Osaka

East of the Kamo River, the area near JR/Keihan Tofukuji Station is dotted with many of Kyoto's most famous sightseeing spots - Tofukuji Temple, which attracts many visitors for its beautiful autumn leaves, Sennyuji Temple, which is associated with the Imperial Family, Sanjusangendo Temple, well-known for its 1,001 statues of the Thousand-Armed Kannon, and Chishakuin Temple, which is renowned for its garden and panel paintings. The area is full of attractions that you can enjoy sightseeing and strolling on foot.

It only takes about a 2-minute ride on the JR Nara Line to Kyoto Station from Tofukuji Station. Subway, local buses, Shinkansen, and long-distance buses are available from Kyoto Station, making the area easily accessible not only within the city but also to and from other prefectures.
From Tofukuji Station on the Keihan Line, which is adjacent to the JR station, it takes a 5-minute ride to Gion-Shijo Station and a 6-minute ride to Sanjo Station, so you can easily reach the central area of Kyoto City in less than 10 minutes.
Osaka is also within the commuting distance as Yodoyabashi Station is a 57-minute ride on the Keihan Mainline.

Near the station, there are many small Izakayas with a retro atmosphere. You can also find ramen shops, fashionable hamburger shop, and other restaurants where you can enjoy local food.

※Train riding times are for reference only and may differ due to the actual train operation conditions.

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details
物件概要

Property Price 28,800,000 JPY (Approx. USD *1JPY= USD)
*Sept 9, Under Offer
Type & Conditions Used House (Kyo-machiya)
Location 284-2 Honmachi-Jyugochome, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto
Transportations Approx. 3 min. walk from JR Nara-line "Tofukuji Sta."
Approx. 3 min. walk from Keihan Mainline "Tofukuji Sta."
Approx. 4 min. walk from Kyoto City Bus "Tofukuji Stop"
Land Area 【Registered】79.03sqm
Private Street Area Included N/A
Floor Area 【Registered】1F: 47.60sqm, 3F: 36.69sqm, Total: 84.29sqm
【Actual/Tape measured】1F: 72.10sqm, 2F: 34.16sqm, Total: 106.26sqm
※above excluded: semi-underground shelter 23.06sqm, atrium: 12.3sqm
(approx. number)
with unregistered area
Building Structure Two Storey Wooden House
Building Date Unspecifiable (The earliest record in the closed registry is 1908)
Adjoining Street Street width: 6.4m (public street), Frontage: 5.2m, Direction: West (approx. number)
Size 4 Rooms + Service room + Entrance earthern space + Backyard + Semi-basement shelter
Public Utility Electricity, Water Plumbing In/Out, City Gas
Handover Immediately
Current Situation Vacant
Land Use District Category 1 Residential District
Building Coverage Ratio 60%
Floor Area Ratio 200%
Land Category Residential Land
Land Tenure Title
Legal Restrictions 15m / Category 2 Height Control District, Quasi-Fire Prevent District, Piedmont Aesthetic District, Close View Preservation Zone, Distant View Preservation Zone, Prior Consultation Zone, Outdoor Advertisement Category 3 Regulatory District (Neighboring Area to Railways as stated in Advertisement Category regulation 11-1-6), Residence Attraction Area, Built-up Urban District
Geographical Features Flatland
City Planning Act Urbanization Promotion Area
Notification According to National Land Utilization Law Not Required
Elementary & Junior High School Higashiyama Izumi Elementary and Junior High School (approx. 6 min. walk/440m to west campus, approx. 14 min. walk/1.1km to east campus)
Remarks ※There is a former air-raid shelter (approx. 23.06sqm in size) below the 1F of this property.
※The property will be handed over as is.
※Renovation work is required due to it's aged deterioration.
※Furniture is not included in the property price.
※This property has obtained Kyo-machiya profile.
Transaction Terms Hachise as a Seller (No agent commission required)
Sales Representative (EN) Aya Kito/Boa Zhang/Kae Motokado
(JP) Yuki Fujihara
Information Updated Sept. 12, 2022
Information will be Updated Sept. 20, 2022