Spacious 8DK Traditional House with Vast Land in Akita's Sanze Town
This property is a substantial traditional Japanese house located in Sanze Town, Akita Prefecture. The house itself offers a generous 198.4㎡ (approximately 60 tsubo) of living space spread over two floors. The layout is an expansive 8DK, comprising eight rooms plus a dining-kitchen area. The room breakdown includes four Japanese-style rooms (11-jo, 8-jo, 8-jo, 8-jo), four Western-style rooms (9-jo, 8-jo, 6-jo, 6-jo), and a 6-jo DK. The property sits on an exceptionally large plot of land measuring 1,779.62㎡ (approximately 538.33 tsubo), providing ample outdoor space including a garden. Parking is available on-site with a garage.
According to the agent's notes, the property is equipped with propane gas and has a well for water. The septic system is a traditional 'shu-ekki' (cesspit) type. A significant feature is that the land includes agricultural fields and a large warehouse measuring 119.52㎡. A special note confirms this is a registered 'Akiya Bank' (vacant house bank) property. The property is currently vacant, and the handover timing is negotiable. The building is a wooden structure built in January 1968. The land is classified as residential land ('宅地') and is located outside of the city planning area, with no specific land use zoning. The price is listed as 500,000 JPY.
The area of Sanze Town in Akita Prefecture is known for its serene, rural landscapes. An interesting local fact is that the town is part of the Yamamoto District, which borders the scenic Sea of Japan coastline. The closest major landmark for visitors is the Oga Peninsula, famous for the dramatic coastal scenery of the Oga Coastline, the mysterious Namahage Museum, and the historic Godzilla Rock formation.
