Spacious Traditional Home with Storage Warehouses in Kawanishi Town, Nara
This property presents a significant opportunity to acquire a large, traditional Japanese home in the heart of Nara Prefecture. Located in the Toda district of Kawanishi Town, the residence offers a generous total floor area of 181.73 square meters across two stories, set on a sizable plot of land measuring 224.85 square meters. The layout is a spacious 10DK, providing ample room for family living or creative renovation.
Critical agent notes, translated from the original Japanese, provide essential details for potential buyers. The property requires repairs, which will be the responsibility of the purchaser. The exact year of construction is unknown, but the second floor was rebuilt in Showa 62 (1987). A unique feature is the presence of two separate warehouse structures located on a plot of land across the road. These warehouses are constructed of steel frame with partial wood, are single-story, and have a combined area of 127 square meters. Importantly, the operation of the home's equipment and appliances has not been confirmed. Please note that registration with the Kawanishi Town Akiya Bank is required to utilize this listing.
The area of Kawanishi Town is rich in history and local industry. Interestingly, the town is the birthplace of the Kanze school of Noh theater and is nationally known as a production area for Yuzaki Nebuka (a type of green onion) and for boasting the top market share in Japan for shell buttons. The location offers the rare combination of rural tranquility and convenient access, being close to main roads for easy travel in all directions. The nearest major tourist attraction is the iconic Horyuji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world's oldest wooden buildings, located just a short drive away.