Spacious Traditional Home with Extensive Grounds in Buzen City
This substantial property offers a rare opportunity to acquire a large traditional Japanese home on a generous plot of land in the quiet residential area of Buzen City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The house itself boasts a significant total floor area of 267.80 square meters, featuring a 10K layout with ten rooms, providing ample space for a large family or multi-generational living. The property is situated on a corner plot and includes a large garden, a terrace, and a storage shed, offering plenty of outdoor space for relaxation and hobbies.
According to the agent's notes, the property's equipment and facilities include a separate bath and toilet (B/T), electricity, a septic tank (汲取), propane gas, a well, a terrace, and a garden. The agent's special remarks indicate distances to local amenities: Gōgan Elementary School is 800m away, Gōgan Junior High School is 900m away, Gōwa Post Office is 100m away, the city hall is 6.8km away, and a free market is 5km away. The property is noted as requiring some repairs, which would be the responsibility of the occupant.
The area of Buzen City is known for its relaxed pace of life and scenic surroundings within Fukuoka Prefecture. An interesting local fact is that the city is home to the Buzen Kokubun-ji, a historic temple established in the Nara period as part of a nationwide network of provincial temples. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Kokura Castle in the neighboring city of Kitakyushu, a beautifully reconstructed castle offering historical exhibits and stunning views from its keep.