Spacious Two-Generation Home with Tourist Accommodation Potential in Wakkanai
This property is a substantial two-generation home located on a high ground in Wakkanai, Hokkaido. Priced at 5.3 million yen, this 1988-built wooden house offers a total floor area of 226.65㎡ (approx. 68.56 tsubo) spread over three stories on a 264.61㎡ (approx. 80.04 tsubo) plot. The layout is a generous 5LDK, configured as a 2LDK on the second floor and a 3LDK on the third floor, with a garage on the first floor. The land is a regular-shaped plot in a Category I Low-Rise Residential Exclusive Zone.
Essential equipment includes two toilets, a separate bath and toilet, shower, washroom, vanity, storage space, kerosene stove, lighting fixtures, propane gas, electricity, and water/sewer connections. Critical agent notes reveal that the equipment on the second floor has not been used for a long time and its condition is unknown. The property has age-related deterioration and natural wear, with rainwater damage and broken areas on both the second and third floors. The agent explicitly states that renovation will be necessary after purchase and strongly advises an in-person viewing to confirm the property's condition, offering to arrange alternatives for those unable to visit.
The property is noted as being suitable for two families. It features a balcony facing east and a garden. Parking is ample, with space for over three cars, including a two-car garage and two flat parking spaces. The property is in a favorable location, a 2-minute walk from the Tomioka 5 bus stop, and is currently occupied with a negotiable handover date.
The area of Wakkanai, Japan's northernmost city, offers a unique coastal lifestyle with dramatic seascapes. An interesting local fact is that Cape Soya, just north of the city, is the northernmost point of Japan's main islands, marked by a monument that draws visitors seeking that geographical distinction. The closest major landmark is the iconic Wakkanai Port, a gateway to the remote Rishiri and Rebun islands, known for their stunning natural beauty as part of Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park.
