Traditional Japanese Home with Spacious Garden in Ichinoseki
This charming 40-year-old second-hand house is offered for sale in its current condition. The property features a traditional Japanese aesthetic with a welcoming exterior. The land area is a generous 329.35 sqm (approximately 99.62 tsubo), providing ample outdoor space including a garden on the west side of the plot and a storage shed.
The house itself has a total floor area of 134.80 sqm (approximately 40.77 tsubo) and a 5DK layout. The interior includes a spacious 8-tatami mat Japanese-style room serving as the living area, complemented by a wide, south-facing engawa (veranda). The facilities include propane gas for kitchen heating appliances, a complete water supply and sewer system, side ditches, electricity, and lighting fixtures included. The kitchen appliances are original from the house's construction 40 years ago, so replacement or renovation should be considered. Hot water is supplied to three locations (bathroom, washbasin, and kitchen) via an oil-fired water heater, though the heater itself comes with no warranty. Renovation of the water-related facilities is also recommended.
Special notes on road access detail that the property fronts a single public road to the southeast, with a width of 6.5 meters and a frontage of 9 meters. Parking is available for two cars in a parallel configuration. The building is a two-story wooden structure built in August 1985, located in a quasi-commercial zone.
The property is situated in Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture, a region known for its rich history and natural beauty. An interesting fact about the area is that it is part of the wider Tohoku region, famed for its hearty local cuisine and traditional festivals. The closest major landmark is the historic Motsuji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a superb example of Pure Land Buddhist garden design from the Heian period, located just a short drive away.
