Spacious Two-Story Home in a Green, Convenient Location in Tono, Iwate
This property is a two-story wooden house located in a green, convenient area within walking distance of Tono city center. It stands on the side of Tono High School's grounds, and nearby is the pleasant walking course of the Nabekura Castle ruins hill. The house, built over 50 years ago, exudes a Showa-era charm. It has been used as a rental property until recently, with renovations and equipment replacements carried out periodically, meaning it can be used in its current condition without immediate repairs. Simply repainting the exterior would dramatically improve its appearance. The second floor features a balcony. The bathroom has been renovated with clean tile walls and flooring and is a fully automatic remote-control type. The toilet is Western-style, and the connection to the public sewer system is an attractive feature. However, due to large trees lining the road opposite, the property cannot be said to have good sunlight, making vegetable gardening difficult. For those wishing to expand the land, an additional 35 tsubo (approx. 115.7 sqm) plot to the west is available for purchase at 1.6 million yen.
The property is situated in a quiet, green environment yet offers the convenience of being within walking distance of the train station and the town center. The area is rich in nature and history, with the nearby Nabekura Castle ruins providing a scenic spot for walks. Tono is famously known as the setting for many Japanese folktales collected in "Tono Monogatari" (The Legends of Tono), a classic work of folklore that preserves the region's unique cultural heritage and stories of mountain spirits and supernatural beings.
Equipment/Features: Electricity, public water supply, public sewer, parking available (PG).
Special Notes/Remarks: The property faces east onto an approximately 3-meter wide paved public road. It is located within an Urban Planning Area, specifically a Category I Low-Rise Exclusive Residential Zone, with a building-to-land ratio of 40% and a floor area ratio of 80%. The closest major landmark is the historic and culturally significant Tono Furusato Village (遠野ふるさと村), an open-air museum that offers a glimpse into traditional thatched-roof farmhouses and the folklore of the region.
