Traditional Machiya-Style Kominka in Sado City, Niigata
This property is a traditional wooden two-story kominka (old folk house) with a machiya (townhouse) style, located in a quiet residential area of Sado City, Niigata Prefecture. The asking price is 5,000,000 JPY. The property offers a spacious layout of 8DK, with a total building area of 295.45 sqm situated on a generous 467.96 sqm corner plot. The house is a short walk from the sea, and features an open space directly in front of the building, making it ideal for a slow-paced lifestyle.
The property's equipment and facilities include a shower, a separate bath and toilet room, a toilet, a bath, a sewer system, propane gas, public water supply, and a garden. The interior was renovated in January 2014, with the bathroom and toilet both having been refurbished. Additional features include a south-facing orientation, a system kitchen, two toilets, a reheating function for the bath, suitability for multi-generational living, a monitor-equipped intercom, and parking for two or more vehicles.
Special notes regarding the location indicate proximity to key amenities: Sado General Hospital is 19.5km away, Sado City Hall is 0.2km, a kindergarten is 0.6km, an elementary school is 0.5km, a junior high school is 0.5km, a supermarket is 0.3km, a post office is 0.4km, and a bus stop is 0.1km from the property.
Sado Island is a destination rich in history and natural beauty, famously known as a place of exile for prominent historical figures. The island is a UNESCO Global Geopark, recognized for its unique geological heritage. The closest major landmark to this property is the scenic Sado Gold Mine, a historic site that offers a glimpse into the island's prosperous past and is a key tourist attraction.
