Sumitomo Forestry's Forest Town Ogushi: A Prime Building-Condition Plot in Ube, Yamaguchi
This listing presents a rare opportunity to acquire a premium building-condition plot within Sumitomo Forestry's "Forest Town Ogushi" development in Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The development offers three available lots (Plots 4, 5, and 16) ranging in size from 177.57 m² to 192.26 m², with prices starting from 12.42 million yen. As a building-condition land sale, the purchase is contingent upon entering into a building contract with the designated contractor, Sumitomo Forestry, within a specified period, ensuring a seamless process from land acquisition to home construction.
The agent's notes provide crucial details. Under Equipment/Facilities, it is stated: "Completed, therefore omitted." This indicates that all infrastructure for the development plots is fully complete and ready for construction. The development permit number is also noted as "Completed, therefore omitted," confirming all necessary approvals are in place. The land features several advantageous characteristics: it is a corner lot, fronts a south-facing road, is a regular-shaped plot, and is completely flat, simplifying the design and building process. The area is zoned as a Category I Medium-to-High-Rise Exclusive Residential District, with a building-to-land ratio of 60% and a floor area ratio of 200%. The property comes with full utilities including water, sewer, city gas, and Chugoku Electric Power. The transaction is direct from the seller (Sumitomo Forestry), with no brokerage fees required, and offers the freedom for custom design.
The location in Ube's Nishimomoyama district is highly convenient for families. Several educational institutions, including Momoyama Nursery School (a 5-minute walk), Komatsubara Kindergarten, Unoshima Elementary School, and Momoyama Junior High School, are all within walking distance. Daily shopping needs are met by nearby supermarkets like Wester Maruki and Drug Cosmos. For transportation, JR Ube Line's "Ube-Shinkawa" Station is approximately an 18-minute walk, and the "Kihata Koen Mae" bus stop is about a 10-11 minute walk away.
Ube City in Yamaguchi Prefecture is a coastal city known for its green spaces and cultural attractions. An interesting local fact is that Ube is the birthplace of the renowned industrialist and philanthropist, Yataro Iwasaki, founder of the Mitsubishi conglomerate. The city is also home to several beautiful parks and the Ube City Tokiwa Museum, which houses works by the famous Japanese sculptor, Yasuo Mizui. The closest major landmark from the property is the scenic Tokiwa Park and its associated museum complex, offering a cultural and recreational destination just a short drive away.
