Detached House with Natural Onsen Bath in Zao, Miyagi
This detached two-story house, built in December 2021, offers a 4LDK layout with a total floor area of 126.67 square meters. The property sits on a large plot of 1,927.44 square meters, which includes both residential and forested land. The listing notes the land classification as residential and forest (with 989 square meters of forest included in the total area).
The house features a bright and open living room of approximately 20.8 tatami mats, complete with a skylight and a double-height ceiling. The kitchen is a system kitchen with an IH cooktop and a counter, designed to face the living area so the cook can interact with family. The property includes a natural hot spring stone bath, allowing residents to enjoy onsen at home. The bathroom and washbasin area features a stylish wood-grain finish. The washbasin area includes a large adjustable shelf for tidy storage. The toilet is a tankless model for easy cleaning.
Other interior features include a wooden deck, a fireplace, and a second-floor hall with a clothes-drying pole. The layout includes one Western-style room on the first floor (approx. 6.5 tatami mats) and another on the second floor (approx. 5.2 tatami mats) with windows on two sides for ample light. The entrance has a warm, wooden aesthetic with a stylish rounded exterior design.
Equipment and facilities are detailed as follows: Gas type: Other; Water supply: Public; Shower toilet; Kitchen: System kitchen; Double-height ceiling; Wooden deck; Counter; Cooktop: IH. Special notes include: The property is located within a scenic area and is subject to the Landscape Act, Article 22 designated zone. The gas system is listed as 'Other' (IH in the kitchen, boiler for other uses).
Externally, the south-facing garden is suitable for BBQ and gardening. Parking is available for two cars side-by-side under a carport on the south side of the building. The property fronts two roads: a 5-meter wide private road to the southwest and an 8-meter wide public road to the northeast. The area is classified as a non-city planning zone with no specific use district designation. The terrain is flat.
The nearest convenience store, a 7-Eleven, is approximately 1,900 meters away. Local schools include Togatta Elementary School (2,200 meters, approx. 28-minute walk) and Togatta Junior High School (2,400 meters, approx. 30-minute walk). Access to public transport is via the Tohoku Main Line's Higashi-Shiroishi Station, which is a 214-minute walk away.
