Spacious Traditional Japanese Home with Expansive Garden in Yachiyo Town
This property, listed as Vacant House Bank No. 21, is a charming single-story wooden house built in December 1987, offering a generous 160.6 sqm (approximately 48.58 tsubo) of living space. The layout is a spacious 6SDK, providing ample room for family living. The monthly rent is 100,000 JPY with a manageable 5,000 JPY in monthly fees. Key deposit and key money are negotiable, and the property is currently vacant with a flexible move-in date.
The home is exceptionally well-equipped, featuring separate bath and toilet rooms, two toilets in total, a bath, flush toilets, a changing room, and a bathroom with a window. It uses a septic tank, propane gas, and public water supply. The interior highlights traditional Japanese elements including a Japanese-style room (washitsu), a connected Japanese-style room, a washitsu of 8 tatami mats or more, a tokonoma (alcove), and an earthen floor area (doma). All living rooms are 6 tatami mats or larger, and the property includes an entrance hall and an engawa (veranda). Additional practical spaces include a separate storage shed, a warehouse, closets (oshiire), a storage room, a pantry (nando), a washroom, a washstand, a washroom with a window, and a vanity dresser.
Outdoor living is a major highlight. The property boasts a private garden, specifically a south-facing garden, which is over 10 tsubo, over 30 tsubo, and even over 50 tsubo in size. There is also an indoor space for a washing machine. Construction features include the use of solid wood and natural materials, storm shutters (amado), shutters, thick four-inch pillars, and a central pillar (daikokubashira).
Key features of the property include three south-facing rooms, a southern orientation, and its registration on the local vacant house bank. It is a single-story home (平屋) located in a quiet residential area by the riverside, within a green-rich neighborhood. It offers flat parking, a dedicated area over 30 tsubo, flat land, views of rural scenery, excellent views, good ventilation, and superb sunlight.
Located in the Oaza Nozume area of Yachiyo Town, Ibaraki Prefecture, this home offers a peaceful, countryside lifestyle while remaining accessible. The nearest major station is Shimotsuma Station on the Kantō Railway Jōsō Line, approximately 6.5km away by car. The area is known for its serene, green environment. A notable local landmark is the historic Kashima Shrine, located just 100 meters from the property, offering a touch of cultural heritage right on the doorstep.
