Spacious 10LDK Traditional Japanese House in Fukusaki, Hyogo
This property presents a rare opportunity to own a substantial traditional Japanese house in the peaceful town of Fukusaki, Hyogo Prefecture. Built in April 1969, this 57-year-old wooden two-story structure offers an expansive 299.72 square meters of living space across a 10LDK layout, situated on a generous 672.00 square meter plot of land. The property is currently vacant and ready for new ownership.
According to the agent's notes, the building comprises several distinct structures: a main wooden, tile-roofed two-story house (first floor 104.13 sqm, second floor 38.67 sqm), an additional wooden, tile-roofed two-story annex (first floor 13.22 sqm, second floor 13.22 sqm), a warehouse (first floor 9.91 sqm, second floor 9.91 sqm), a storage shed (first floor 44.62 sqm, second floor 28.76 sqm), and a combined residence/storage building (37.28 sqm). The land is designated as residential. The property allows for five cars to be parked in a tandem arrangement. It is noted that reconstruction is possible, it qualifies as a "relatives' housing" property, and there are some unregistered portions with registration procedures currently underway.
The home is equipped with a variety of modern amenities integrated into its traditional frame. The kitchen features both a system kitchen and a counter kitchen with IH and gas cooking options. The bathroom includes a reheating function and a dryer. Other notable interior features include a shower-equipped vanity, a washlet toilet seat, walk-in closets, storage in all rooms, a TV monitor door phone, and underfloor heating. The property's special characteristics are listed as all-electric, barrier-free, south-facing, and coming with a parking space.
Located in the Nishiji area of Fukusaki Town, the property is approximately a 26-minute walk from JR Bantan Line's Fukusaki Station, offering access to the wider region. The area is part of Hyogo's scenic countryside, known for its relaxed pace of life. An interesting local fact is that Fukusaki Town is the birthplace of the famous Japanese folklorist Kunio Yanagita, a founding figure of Japanese native ethnology. The closest major landmark is the historic Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned as the finest surviving example of prototypical Japanese castle architecture, located approximately a 30-minute drive away in Himeji City.
