A Traditional Home in Kawai Town, Nara, Awaiting Restoration
This property is a 6K layout, two-story wooden house located in the historic area of Shirochi, Kawai Town, Nara Prefecture. It offers a substantial living space of 110.00㎡ across two floors, situated on a generous 178.56㎡ corner plot. The home features a separate bath and toilet, two toilets in total, a bath with a reheating function, electricity, water supply, sewerage, and propane gas. It includes Japanese-style rooms and a garden, providing a classic living environment. The property is registered with the local Akiya Bank.
Critical agent notes specify that the property requires repair and the building is unregistered. Importantly, to utilize this listing, registration with the Akiya Concierge Akiya Bank service is mandatory. The home's features include its Akiya Bank registration, access to two railway lines, and its two-story construction.
The property is situated in a quiet, south-facing residential neighborhood. It is conveniently located just a 3-minute drive from Daïwada Station on the Kintetsu Tawaramoto Line, offering excellent transport links. The area of Kawai Town is part of the ancient Yamato region, steeped in history. A fascinating local fact is that the town is actively engaged in preserving its cultural heritage through projects like the "Gofun-in-cho" (Mound Seal Booklet) project, which encourages exploration of its many historical tombs and sites. The closest major landmark is the ancient capital of Asuka, a short drive away, which is a significant archaeological area with numerous keyhole-shaped tombs (kofun), temples, and is considered the birthplace of Japanese civilization.