Spacious Countryside Home with Attached Farmland in Shibata Town, Miyagi
This unique property offers a rare opportunity to embrace a slow-paced lifestyle surrounded by nature. Located in Shibata Town, Miyagi Prefecture, the home sits facing vast, open rice paddies, providing serene, panoramic views. The property includes a charming, old-style thatched-roof cottage (kominka-style outbuilding), adding significant character and potential for various uses.
Translated agent notes detail the property's equipment and features. Utilities include public water supply, town gas, and propane. The drainage system is a septic tank (汲み取り式). The property features a dedicated laundry area, indoor air conditioning for cooling and heating, a dedicated bath, a dedicated toilet, and a dedicated kitchen with gas. Amenities include a garden, available parking space, a dedicated motorcycle parking area, and a bicycle parking area.
Important remarks (備考) note the property comes with attached mountain forest and farmland, and includes附属建物 (attached buildings). There is a utility pole within the premises, and the property falls under the Miyagi Prefecture Cliff Ordinance. The transaction is handled as a general intermediary (一般媒介). The land is classified as residential land (宅地) in a non-urban planning area (非線引区域), with ownership rights. The building is currently vacant. The building-to-land ratio is 70% and the floor area ratio is 200%. Road access is from one side.
The area of Shibata Town is known for its comfortable climate, being relatively cool in summer and warm with little snow in winter within Miyagi Prefecture. While offering classic satoyama (countryside) landscapes, the town is well-equipped with supermarkets, shops for daily necessities, and medical institutions, ensuring a convenient daily life. Access to railways, airports, and interchanges is excellent. An interesting local fact is that the town is part of the Shiroishi region, historically known for its samurai heritage and the iconic Shiroishi Castle. The closest major tourist attraction is the stunning Zao Mountain Range, a famous volcanic group known for its hiking, skiing, and the breathtaking "Snow Monsters" (ice-covered trees) in winter, approximately a 30-minute drive away.
