Historic 1884 Kominka in Shibata Town, Miyagi
This property is a genuine 142-year-old traditional Japanese house (kominka) located in Shibata Town, Miyagi Prefecture. The home features a classic wooden structure with a central pillar (daikokubashira) that exudes a sense of history. Despite its age, it has been vacant for only a short period, leaving it in a relatively clean condition. The layout includes Western-style rooms alongside the traditional architecture.
According to the agent's notes, the property includes several key features and considerations. The equipment includes public water supply, town gas, and propane. The drainage system is a septic tank (汲み取り式). The home has indoor space for a washing machine, air conditioning for cooling and heating, a dedicated bath, a dedicated toilet, and a dedicated kitchen with gas. Additional amenities include a garden, a parking space for motorcycles, and a bicycle parking area. Special notes indicate that the front door key is lost. There are attached structures such as a workshop and a storehouse. The property also includes a well and attached farmland and forest. There is a possibility it falls under the prefectural cliff ordinance.
The property sits on a large 1,345.45 sqm plot of residential land in a non-city planning area. The building itself covers 172.26 sqm over one story and has a total of four units. The layout is an expansive 8DK. The building coverage ratio is 70% and the floor area ratio is 200%. The property fronts a road on one side. The current status is vacant and ready for immediate handover. The transaction is a general intermediary agreement.
Shibata Town is known for its comfortable climate within Miyagi Prefecture, with relatively cool summers and warm winters with little snowfall. The area offers a mix of satoyama (countryside) landscapes and convenient access to supermarkets, shops, and medical facilities. The location provides good access to railways, airports, and interchanges. The area is within a 30-minute drive to both the sea and mountains, and major cities like Sendai, Yamagata, and Fukushima are within an hour's reach. An interesting local fact is that the town actively supports entrepreneurship and offers medical expense subsidies to residents. The closest major landmark is the historic Shiroishi Castle, a reconstructed samurai castle approximately a 30-minute drive away, offering a deep dive into the region's feudal past.
