Log House in Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture

This property is a two-story log house located in a nature-rich vacation home area in Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture. It features a wood deck, parking for one car, a wood stove, a flush toilet, and an air conditioner. The layout is 2LDK with two 6-tatami rooms on the second floor. The property is currently being used as a vacation home but is being sold due to decreased usage. The exterior walls, interior, and fixtures have been renovated, so no repairs are needed. All necessary furniture and appliances are included, allowing for immediate use as a vacation home or permanent residence. The log house is constructed using the log construction method and is said to be earthquake-resistant, with wooden warmth felt in every room. The property includes a storage shed under the deck. The lot area is 181 square meters, and the total floor area is 86 square meters (52 square meters on the first floor and 34 square meters on the second floor). The building was constructed in August 1999. The water supply is a simple water system, and sewage is treated with a combined treatment septic tank. The toilet is a Western-style flush toilet with a Panasonic unit with a bidet. Hot water is provided by propane gas. Heating and cooling are provided by one air conditioner, and there is also a wood stove for heating. A telephone line has been installed, but a fiber optic line is not connected. The kitchen stove, air conditioner, and TV antenna were replaced in 2019. The bathroom was renovated in 2019, and the exterior wood was painted in 2020. There are no vacation home management fees or name change fees. The hot spring rights have been waived, and the bathroom is not compatible with hot spring use. However, it is possible to apply to the Minami Zao Hachidai Onsen Management Association to reinstate the hot spring rights for paid use. The property is sold as-is and based on the public register. Nearby attractions include Kamaishi Onsen and Ohara Onsen for day trips, and Shichikashuku Wood & Spa Sumasse for daily onsen life. The nearest station is Shiroishi-Zao Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen, and the property is a 25-minute drive from the Shiroishi IC on the Tohoku Expressway. A subsidy of 300,000 yen is available for those relocating to Shiroishi City.