Spacious Renovated Kominka in Hokkaido's Tranquil Countryside
This property presents a rare opportunity to own a substantial and thoughtfully updated traditional Japanese house (kominka) in the peaceful rural setting of Shintotsukawa Town, Hokkaido. The home, built in 1956, has been partially renovated with modern comforts while retaining its classic character. The first floor has undergone insulation improvements and refurbishment, creating a comfortable living environment.
The property features a generous 6LDK layout across three stories, offering over 217 square meters of living space. The kitchen is a highlight, designed as a counter kitchen that allows for easy interaction with family while cooking. It is a convenient system kitchen that integrates storage and is easy to clean and maintain. The home is equipped with an all-electric system and includes modern amenities such as a walk-in closet, storage in every room, a TV monitor-equipped door phone, and underfloor heating. The bathroom features a reheating function and a dryer, while the toilet is fitted with a cleansing bidet seat (shower toilet/Washlet) for enhanced hygiene. The property is also noted as being barrier-free and south-facing.
Other equipment includes public water and sewer, a dedicated bath and toilet, a gas cooktop (three-burner), system kitchen, hot water supply, an indoor washing machine space, flooring, a warm-water wash toilet, a counter kitchen, a separate washroom, a high-temperature differential heat pump water system (Ecocute), and kerosene heating. The overall style is described as having a 'kominka' feel.