Spacious Three-Story Home with Garden in Ozu, Ehime
This property is a substantial three-story wooden house located in the quiet residential neighborhood of Shintani, Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture. The building offers a total floor area of 206.64 square meters, distributed across its three levels: 67.33 sqm on the first floor, 75.00 sqm on the second, and 64.31 sqm on the third. Due to the sloping land, the floors visible from the road side are effectively the second and third stories. The home features a 7K layout, providing seven rooms plus a kitchen, and includes two toilets. The bathroom is conveniently located on the first floor.
The property is equipped with electricity, public water supply, a septic tank, and propane gas. It is situated on a corner plot and comes with parking space for two or more vehicles. The house faces south and includes desirable features such as a system kitchen, a monitor-equipped intercom, and a bath with a reheating function. Its layout and size make it suitable for multi-generational living.
A unique advantage of this home is the presence of a cultivated field directly behind the house, offering potential for gardening or small-scale agriculture. It is also within close proximity to the local Shintani shopping district, adding to daily convenience.
The surrounding area provides essential amenities within walking distance. According to the agent's notes, a park is 0.1km away, a post office is 0.2km, a police box is 0.5km, an internal medicine clinic is 0.2km, a nursery is 0.4km, a supermarket is 1.9km, Shintani Elementary School is 0.4km, a convenience store is 1.5km, and Shintani Junior High School is 0.6km. Ozu City Hall is approximately 7.2km away.
Ozu City, often called "Little Kyoto of Iyo," is renowned for its beautifully preserved historic district featuring traditional merchant houses and the impressive Ozu Castle, a reconstructed keep overlooking the Hijikawa River. The area is famous for its natural beauty, including the clear waters of the Hijikawa River, and is a gateway to the scenic Shikoku Karst highlands, offering stunning panoramic views and hiking opportunities.
