A Historic Kominka with Over 150 Years of History in Maizuru, Kyoto

This property offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Japanese history, featuring a main house and a separate guest house, both with over 150 years of heritage. The main house is a 5DK layout, while the detached guest house is a 2DK. The property retains charming traditional features including a kamado (wood-fired earthen stove) in the doma (earthen-floored entrance area) and a well (non-potable water), evoking a deep sense of the past. The main house boasts impressive structural elements like a single-pillar beam. A vegetable garden plot in front of the main house allows for home farming and a self-sufficient lifestyle.

The detached house provides versatile possibilities, such as living in one while using the other as a shop or workspace. The location is along National Route 175, connecting Maizuru and Fukui, ensuring good access. The rear of the property faces a quiet mountain and a shrine, while across the road lies expansive farmland, creating a peaceful, nostalgic, and natural environment. Conveniences like a convenience store and an elementary school are nearby. A short drive away, you can access a market for fresh seafood or enjoy fishing by the sea. The toilet in the main house has already been renovated for modern comfort, leaving the rest of the property ready for your personal renovation vision to blend old and new.

The surrounding Maizuru area in Kyoto Prefecture is rich in natural and historical attractions. An interesting local fact is that Maizuru is home to a unique "Red Brick Warehouse" park, a collection of beautifully preserved early 20th-century naval warehouses that now house museums and shops, reflecting the city's history as an imperial naval port. The closest major landmark is the stunning Amanohashidate, one of Japan's "Three Scenic Views," a pine-covered sandbar spanning Miyazu Bay, easily accessible for a day trip.