Spacious 7DK Traditional House in Iyo City, Ehime
This property is a detached house located in a quiet residential area within a rural setting in Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture. The lot is notably spacious, offering ample outdoor potential. The house is situated approximately a 12-minute walk from JR Iyo-Yokota Station on the Yosan Line, providing convenient regional access. Local amenities include Iyo Elementary School and Iyo Junior High School, both an 11-minute walk away, a supermarket accessible by car in 7 minutes, and a convenience store just a 2-minute drive away. The property is available for immediate handover in its current condition.
The house features a generous 7DK layout, providing multiple rooms and a large dining-kitchen area, ideal for families or those needing ample space. The building itself spans 102.71 square meters across two storeys, set on a substantial 720.82 square meter plot of land. Key property characteristics include parking for two or more vehicles, a south-facing orientation, a quiet neighborhood setting, a system kitchen, two separate toilet rooms, a bath with re-heating function, suitability for multi-generational living, a corner lot location, and a monitor-equipped intercom. The construction is wooden, and it was built in December 1951, making it 74 years old.
Equipment/Facilities: The property is equipped with electricity, tap water, a septic tank (cesspit) system, and propane gas.
Features/Highlights: This property is registered with the local Akiya (vacant house) Bank.
The Iyo City region offers a peaceful lifestyle amidst the natural beauty of Ehime Prefecture. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Dogo Onsen in Matsuyama is one of Japan's oldest hot springs, famously mentioned in the ancient Nara-period chronicle, the Nihon Shoki. The area is also renowned for its mikan (mandarin orange) production. The closest major tourist attraction is the historic Matsuyama Castle, a magnificent hilltop fortress approximately a 30-minute train ride from Iyo-Yokota Station, offering panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea.
