Renovation Opportunity in a Traditional Nara Settlement
This detached house is located in the historic and atmospheric settlement of Kawai-cho, Nara Prefecture. The property, registered under number 854, offers a unique opportunity for those looking to take on a renovation project in a traditional Japanese setting. The house has a 6K layout (six rooms plus a kitchen/dining area) with approximately 110 square meters of total floor area on two storeys. The first floor features three 6-tatami Japanese-style rooms, one 6-tatami board-floored room, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a toilet. The second floor has four Japanese-style rooms of 6, 6, 4.5, and 2 tatami mats in size. The property sits on a 178.56 square meter plot of land.
The property's equipment includes an electrical connection, propane gas, public water supply, a gas bath, a Western-style toilet, and a flush toilet with sewer connection. There is no parking space. The building is unregistered, which is a key point for potential buyers. The house became vacant around 2019 and is in need of repairs. The asking price is 2,300,000 yen.
Important special notes from the listing: The building is unregistered. To arrange a viewing of this property, registration with the Akiya Concierge non-profit organization's Akiya Bank is required. Interested parties must fill out, stamp, and submit the 'Akiya Bank User Registration Application' to the organization's Kashihara office by post, email, or fax.
The property is located in the Jonai area of Kawai-cho, in the Kitakatsuragi District of Nara Prefecture. Nearby facilities include Kawai Daini Elementary and Junior High Schools (19 minutes on foot), Nara Prefectural Seiwa Medical Center (8 minutes by car), and various shops and convenience stores within walking or short driving distance. The iconic Horyu-ji Temple is a 10-minute drive away. For transport, JR Yamatoji Line Horyu-ji Station is a 6-minute drive, Kintetsu Tawaramoto Line Ota Station is a 3-minute drive, and the Nishi-Meihan Expressway's Horyu-ji Interchange is a 4-minute drive.