Compact 1LDK Hideaway in Hokota, Ibaraki – A Quiet Retreat with Spacious Land

This compact single-story house offers a 1LDK layout (31 sqm) on a generous 330 sqm plot in Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture. The property is currently used as a warehouse and hobby space for pachinko and slot machines, but is now being sold due to the owner's circumstances. The key feature is the ability to enjoy the space freely 24 hours a day without worrying about noise or visibility from neighbors, as there are no directly adjacent occupied houses. The interior is compact and efficient with a separate bathroom and toilet. For immediate or weekend use, the seller is leaving behind lighting fixtures, a TV, refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, kotatsu table, stove, hot carpet, and gas stove (negotiable for disposal). The land, approximately 300 sqm (including sloped areas), is described as a garden that is not too large and offers various possibilities. The previous owner enjoyed gardening and left behind numerous tools such as ladders, shovels, and storage shed items. There are also outdoor water faucets and exterior power outlets, making BBQ and car washing possible. Parking is ample, accommodating up to 3 vehicles (e.g., two HiAces and one light truck). Recent renovations include a well pump replacement in 2024 (220,000 yen), a water heater and instant water heater replacement in 2025 (100,000 yen), and bathroom wall paneling in 2026 (100,000 yen). The building is 41 years old, so age-related wear (squeaky floors, loose fittings, building tilt) is present, but DIY repairs are possible. The property is surrounded by a sparse scattering of houses within a 50-meter radius, but there are no signs of occupancy, giving it a 'lonely house in the wilderness' feel. It is suitable for use as a warehouse, studio, weekend retreat, or for hobbies like muscle training, mahjong, atelier, study, pet enjoyment, musical instruments, reading, cooking, gardening, creating a golf practice range, fishing base, surfing base, or stargazing. Conveniently, a large supermarket and home center are a 5-minute drive away, a business supermarket is 12 minutes away, a convenience store is 3 minutes away, a public bath is 7 minutes away, and a recommended ramen shop is 8 minutes away. The property is sold as-is, with no liability for contractual defects. The seller is an individual. The water supply is from a private well, the toilet uses a septic tank, electricity is from Tokyo Electric Power, and gas is propane. There are no fixed asset taxes (approx. 10,000 yen), no water/sewer fees, no private road share costs, no management fees, and no neighborhood association fees. The gas company does not need to be inherited.