Spacious Farmhouse with Vast Agricultural Land in the Serene Abukuma Highlands
This exceptional property offers a rare opportunity for a self-sufficient countryside lifestyle in Fukushima Prefecture's Abukuma Highlands. The estate comprises a traditional Japanese-style main house and a large storage warehouse on an expansive plot exceeding 2 hectares (over 23,970 square meters) of combined farmland, fields, and forest. Located near the borders of Ono Town, Hirata Village, and Iwaki City, the area is a transportation hub where National Routes 49 and 349 intersect, providing convenient access while maintaining the tranquility of a rural setting. The property itself is set back from the main roads, ensuring a peaceful environment where the songs of nightingales and other small birds can be heard.
The main house is a two-story wooden structure with a tiled roof, built approximately 40 years ago in 1987 (Showa 62). Constructed by a local contractor, it is a pure Japanese-style home with exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail evident throughout. The total floor area is 179.67 square meters, with 142.41 square meters on the first floor and 37.26 square meters on the second. The land is a mix of residential, rice paddy, upland field, and forest/miscellaneous categories, featuring flat, terraced, and sloped areas. The property fronts a paved public road approximately 4 meters wide on the southwest side and is located outside of urban planning zones.
Equipment and features include electricity, a private well, an individual septic tank, and a propane gas (PG) system. Additional notes from the agent specify that there is another registered auxiliary building: a two-story wooden, tiled-roof storage shed (59.62 square meters per floor). It is also noted that a portion of the land within the plot is owned by another party, but procedures are underway to transfer it to the current owner following a land category change. The farmland is so productive it can yield more crops than a single household can consume, making this property ideal for those seeking a self-sufficient lifestyle in preparation for future uncertainties.
The surrounding area of Ono Town and Hirata Village is known for its beautiful highland scenery and relaxed pace of life. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Abukuma Cave is one of the three largest limestone caves in Japan, featuring stunning natural formations. The closest major landmark is the scenic Abukuma Highlands themselves, a popular destination for hiking and enjoying seasonal flora.
