Shimoichi Minka: A Three-Story Steel-Frame House with Potential for Café, Retail, or Guesthouse

This distinctive property, known as Shimoichi Minka, is a three-story light gauge steel structure located in Shimoichi Town, Nara Prefecture. The house occupies a corner lot with a land area of 54.24 sqm and a total floor area of 140.46 sqm, evenly distributed across its three floors at 46.82 sqm each. The layout is a spacious 9DK, offering nine rooms plus a dining room and kitchen, providing ample space for creative adaptation.

The property is well-suited for a variety of uses. The first floor presents an excellent opportunity for a café or retail space, while the upper levels could be converted into a guesthouse or private residence. It is situated on a corner bordered by a 7.0-meter-wide public road on the north and east sides. The property is currently vacant and comes with full ownership land rights. Utilities include public water supply, a pit toilet, propane gas, and available electricity. It is located within a Category 1 Residential District in an urbanized area. Please note there are no dedicated parking spaces.

Shimoichi Town is centrally located in Nara Prefecture, adjacent to the famous Yoshino area renowned for its 'Senbon-zakura' thousand cherry trees. Historically, it served as the gateway to the vast Kii Mountains, leading to secluded villages and the forests of Odaigahara. The property offers convenient access, with the Tanaka-guchi bus stop just a 2-minute walk away, and Shimoichi-guchi Station on the Kintetsu Yoshino Line approximately 10 minutes by bus or 27 minutes on foot. Central Osaka, Nara City, and Kansai International Airport are all about 75 minutes away by car. An interesting local fact is that the entire Yoshino-Kumano area, including the mountains near Shimoichi, is a UNESCO World Heritage site recognized as a 'Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range'. The closest major tourist attraction is the breathtaking cherry blossom vistas of Mount Yoshino.