Historic 1926 Timber Home with Shop Space in Kurihara, Miyagi
This unique property presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of history. Built in January 1926, this substantial timber-framed house offers a generous 7SLDK layout across two stories, providing approximately 225 square meters (about 68.06 tsubo) of living space. The home is situated on a large, well-shaped corner plot with a total land area of 545 square meters (about 164.86 tsubo), located outside the city planning area with no specific use district designation.
Key features translated from the agent notes include a property suitable for multi-generational living (二世帯向き), with no buildings directly in front (前面棟無), and excellent natural light from two or three sides (2面採光、3面採光). The land is a regular shape (整形地) and maintains a distance of over 2 meters from adjacent buildings. The home is equipped with two toilets, a bathroom with a window and a size of over 1 tsubo, a 2-burner stove, closets, a shoe-in closet, air conditioning, BS/CS/CATV terminals, fiber-optic internet capability, storm shutters, and shutters. The property includes a free parking area for three or more vehicles and features a shopfront facing the street (路面店舗立地), making it ideal for a live-work setup. The corner location provides road frontage of 7.2 meters on the northwest side and 8 meters on the northeast side.
The area of Kurihara City in Miyagi Prefecture offers a serene lifestyle amidst nature. An interesting local fact is that the region is part of the Tohoku heartland, known for its traditional kokeshi doll craftsmanship. The closest major landmark is the stunning Lake Tazawa, Japan's deepest lake, located within a reasonable drive and offering year-round scenic beauty and recreational activities.
