A Contrasting Duo: Well-Maintained Western-Style Home and Traditional Kominka on Expansive Grounds in Joso, Ibaraki
This unique property in Joso City, Ibaraki, presents a rare opportunity to own two distinct residences on a single, meticulously maintained plot exceeding 1,000 tsubo (approximately 3,519 sqm). The estate features a Western-style house and a traditional Japanese kominka (old folk house), both kept in excellent condition despite their age, thanks to the owner's diligent care. The spacious garden is beautifully landscaped and well-tended.
The Western house, a two-story wooden structure with a slate roof, requires minimal immediate work beyond possibly renewing the storm shutters. It includes a stylish shower room on the second floor. The kominka, a single-story wooden building with a tile roof, showcases robust construction with thick keyaki (zelkova) timber framing. Its charming original features include a tile bath, an earthen-floored kitchen area (doma), and a traditional kamado cooking hearth, all worthy of restoration. The vast grounds offer ample space for vegetable gardening or even creating a dog run. Set back from the road, the property enjoys a peaceful, quiet atmosphere away from urban noise. Its scale and dual structures also make it suitable for commercial use, such as a shop or a minpaku (private lodging) business.
The property is equipped with electricity, public water supply, a septic tank system (jokaso), and parking. It is located within the city planning area's Category I Residential Zone, with a building-to-land ratio of 60% and a floor area ratio of 200%. Access is convenient, approximately 0.4km from Nakazuma Station on the Kanto Railway Joso Line, about 4.3km from the Joso Interchange on the Ken-O Expressway, and roughly 9.3km from the Yawara Interchange on the Joban Expressway. Daily amenities are within a short drive.
The area is defined by the nearby Kinu River, whose clean embankments on the west side are popular for walking and jogging in the refreshing breeze. An interesting local fact is that Joso City is part of the fertile Kanto Plain and is a major producer of bell peppers and pears in Ibaraki Prefecture. The closest major landmark is the iconic Mount Tsukuba, a famous twin-peaked mountain located approximately 25 kilometers to the southwest, which is a popular hiking destination and offers spectacular views from its peaks.
