Compact Wooden House with Garden on a Hilltop Surrounded by Satoyama
According to the agent's notes, the property is equipped with electricity and public water supply. The sewage system is a pit latrine, requiring the installation of a combined septic tank (合併浄化槽). A subsidy system for new combined septic tank construction work is available, but only for those who relocate their resident registration to the property's location. The building faces paved public roads approximately 9m wide to the south and 13m wide to the east. Important legal notes include its location within a sediment disaster warning zone and special sediment disaster warning zone. Furthermore, due to the Tochigi Prefecture Building Standards Act Enforcement Ordinance (cliff ordinance), reconstruction or extension may be difficult in some parts of the site. The property transfer will be made with three difficult-to-cancel mortgages from the Meiji and Taisho periods still in place.
The 1,049.05 sqm (approx. 317 tsubo) plot includes a garden that, with regular weeding, can become a sunny, flat area. With a total floor area of 42.41 sqm (approx. 12.82 tsubo), the house is a compact single-story structure. The main opportunity lies in modernizing the wet areas (kitchen, bathroom) through renovation to create a comfortable living space, presenting an interesting project for those wanting to challenge themselves with self-DIY. The annual fixed asset tax for the 2025 fiscal year is 15,800 yen, with an additional building and land tax of 4,700 yen per year if used as a vacation home.
The surrounding area of Motegi is known for its beautiful natural scenery and agricultural heritage. An interesting local fact is that the town is part of the Nasu Volcanic Zone, contributing to its varied topography and hot spring resources. The closest major tourist attraction is the stunning Nikko Toshogu Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its incredibly detailed and lavish carvings, located approximately 50km to the northwest.
