Traditional Japanese Home in Kochi City with Sea Views
This property is a traditional Japanese single-story wooden house located in the Urado area of Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture. Built in January 1965, the home offers a total floor area of 55.51 sqm (approximately 16.79 tsubo) on a generous land plot of 129.66 sqm (approximately 39.22 tsubo). The layout is a 3K configuration, featuring a Japanese-style room (6 tatami mats), two Western-style rooms (8 tatami mats and 3 tatami mats), and a 4.5-tatami mat kitchen area. The property includes a garden and is situated in a First Category Residential Zone within a City Planning Area, with a building-to-land ratio of 60% and a floor area ratio of 200%.
Key equipment and features translated from the agent notes include a separate bath and toilet, the possibility to install a gas stove, and storage space. The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate handover. The land rights are ownership (所有権) and the property fronts a 4.5-meter wide public road to the south. The agent notes specify the transaction form is general mediation (一般媒介).
The Urado district is a historically significant area of Kochi City, known for its deep connection to the sea and its role in the local fishing industry. An interesting fact is that Urado Bay was once a vital port for the Tosa Domain during the Edo period. The area offers a tranquil residential atmosphere with scenic coastal views. The closest major landmark is the iconic Katsurahama Beach, a famous scenic spot known for its beautiful pine-lined shores and statue of the local hero, Sakamoto Ryoma, approximately a 15-minute drive away.
