Charming Traditional Kominka in Nara City
This property is a traditional Japanese kominka (old folk house) located in the quiet residential neighborhood of Ochicho, Nara City. The house offers a spacious 5DK layout with a total floor area of 180.49 square meters, situated on a generous 403.30 square meter corner plot of land. The property is listed for sale at 2.5 million yen through the Nara City Akiya & Machiya Bank program.
The property's equipment and facilities include a separate bath and toilet, a toilet, a bath, electricity, city water, a septic tank (requiring periodic emptying), propane gas, Japanese-style rooms (washitsu), a vegetable field, storage space, and a garden. The agent's special notes are critical for potential buyers. The house is within the school district of Nara Municipal Koto-kan Yagyu Junior High School and is located 7,200 meters from it. Significant repairs are required, including a roof leak caused by an inverted roof slope that makes repairs difficult. There is evidence of past termite activity, and the water heater needs replacement. Access to the property is via a narrow and steep road. Importantly, registration with the Nara City Akiya & Machiya Bank is required for purchase.
The surrounding area of Nara City is steeped in history and natural beauty. An interesting fact is that Nara was Japan's first permanent capital, established in 710 AD. The property is within a reasonable distance of the iconic Todai-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that houses the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana.