Traditional House on Corner Lot in Central Ogano Town
This property is a traditional kominka located on a corner lot one street back from the main thoroughfare in Ogano Town, Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture. The property consists of two parcels of land separated by a public road: one of approximately 72 tsubo (about 238 sqm) where the house stands, and another of approximately 64 tsubo (about 211 sqm) used for parking space, for a total land area of approximately 136 tsubo (about 452 sqm). The house is a wooden structure built in April 1970 (Showa 45) and expanded in August 1974 (Showa 49). It features eight rooms with a total floor area of approximately 57 tsubo (about 191 sqm). The property has a courtyard (中庭), a tokonoma (alcove), and elaborate ranma (transom) carvings. There is a veranda-like space (engawa) and a balcony on the second floor offering views of Mount Buko and Mount Ryogami. The house includes a kitchen with a sink, a retro-style washstand, a bathroom, and a separate toilet on both the first and second floors. There is a storage shed on the property, an outdoor water tap, and a septic tank. The property has city gas, electricity from TEPCO, and public water supply. The house is in need of repair and is sold as-is. It is suitable for those interested in DIY renovation or rebuilding, but not for those seeking a move-in ready home. The location is convenient, with a bus stop 80 meters away, supermarkets and convenience stores within 450-580 meters, a home center 420 meters away, a drugstore 560 meters, a hospital 350 meters, and a bank 95 meters away. The property is listed with the Chichibu Akiya Bank and is for sale only. Transfer for resale, rental, or accommodation purposes is not permitted.
