Retro Minka-Style House in Choshi, Chiba – A Unique Opportunity

This property is a two-story wooden house built in January 1977, located in the quiet residential area of Maesukecho, Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture. The building has a retro, minka (traditional folk house) style, offering a distinctive character. The total land area is 257.00 sqm, and the building area is 160.00 sqm, with a 7DK layout that includes multiple Japanese-style rooms (8, 6, 6, 4.5, 6, 6 tatami mats), a Western-style room (6 tatami), a DK (dining-kitchen), and a service room. The property is situated on a corner lot with two road frontages: a 13m-wide public road to the south (13m frontage) and a 4.5m-wide public road to the northeast (4m frontage). The land has already been setback to meet building regulations. The property features propane gas, public water supply, sewerage, a septic tank, gutters, electricity, two toilets, lighting fixtures, and a balcony. There is a large, officially approved storage shed at the back of the property. Parking is available free of charge. The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy. The building has a retro, minka-style feel, and the previous owner used it as a beauty salon. The interior includes a nostalgic kitchen with a kamado (traditional cooking stove), and the bathroom has a light pink bathtub with a floor of black and white stones for a clean look. The neighborhood is a quiet residential area, and the property is near a small park with a pond where fish can be seen. The property is within walking distance to Choshi Station (13 minutes on foot) and Kannon Station (2 minutes on foot). The total floor area includes both the main house and the storage shed.