Farmhouse and Mountain Forest Property Near Okayama Station
This property offers a unique opportunity to acquire a farmhouse and expansive mountain forest land in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture. The property is currently used as a vacation home by relatives living in Tokyo and Osaka, taking advantage of its convenient access from Okayama Station. The station, a stop for Nozomi Shinkansen trains, is approximately 15 to 20 minutes away by car, and the property also provides good access to Okayama Castle, Korakuen Garden, and Kurashiki.
The main dwelling is situated on flat land on a south-facing slope with a bedrock base. The surrounding area is a residential neighborhood, and the adjacent hillside area is a high-class residential district. The building is approximately 60 years old. For the first 40 years, it served as the grandparents' residence, and for the last 20 years, it has been used as a vacation home. Basic living infrastructure including water, electricity, and propane gas is in place. The residence sits on a 4,553 square meter (approximately 1,380 tsubo) area. In addition, there are two other properties (bamboo groves) within walking distance in the same Naka-ku ward: a 518 square meter (157 tsubo) plot and a 441 square meter (133 tsubo) plot. The seller wishes to transfer all three properties together to a single buyer.
A key selling point is the property's convenience as a vacation home, located just 15 to 20 minutes by car from Okayama Station. The grandparents enjoyed creating gardens and cultivating fruit trees during their lifetime, making this an appealing property for those with similar interests. The south-facing slope ensures good sunlight. The bedrock ground, combined with stone walls and stone steps built by the grandparents, provides stability against landslides. With the necessary permits, it may be possible to create additional flat land. Over the past decade, the mountain forest has become overgrown, and the view from the higher ground is now obscured.
Property summary: Location is Okayama City, Naka-ku, Minato, Okayama Prefecture. The total land area is approximately 1,700 tsubo (5,600 square meters), including mountain forest, residential land, and the house site. The building area is approximately 42 square meters, with a wooden single-story structure. The desired price is 9,800,000 yen. The property is within an urbanization promotion area. Infrastructure includes city water, gas, and sewerage. Access is via a current 2-meter wide communal road. Please note that farmland may be subject to the Agricultural Land Act, requiring review of actual farming capability and documentation. The contract will be based on exemption from liability for defects. The map location is approximate.
