Spacious and Affordable Home in Nagaoka with Unique Historical Setting
This property presents a rare opportunity to own a substantial home in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, situated on a large 314.86 sqm plot. The main house is a two-story wooden structure with a zinc-galvanized steel plate roof, offering a total floor area of 130.15 sqm. Built in the Showa era, it retains a classic character while being fully functional. The layout includes a first floor of 75.49 sqm and a second floor of 54.66 sqm. A notable feature is the additional two-story storage/workshop building (49.68 sqm), which offers potential for conversion or could be removed to create a garden or vegetable patch.
Translated agent notes on equipment and features confirm the property is connected to electricity and public water supply. While currently using a septic tank, connection to the public sewer system is possible, which is a significant advantage. The property is bordered on three sides by paved public roads, including the unique "Tenchi Hito Dori" (天地人通り). This pedestrian path was created on the former route of the Echigo Kotsu Nagaoka Line, a railway that ceased operations in 1975, and is named in connection with the famous samurai Naoe Kanetsugu, who had ties to the Yotamachi area.
The location is both convenient and peaceful. Supermarkets and home centers are within easy cycling distance, and the area experiences little traffic, ensuring a quiet environment. The property is in a designated urbanization area within a Category 1 Residential Zone. A special note mentions it is located within a sediment disaster warning zone, which prospective buyers should investigate. The annual fixed asset tax is 32,000 yen.
The surrounding area of Yotamachi is rich in history as a former castle town, dotted with ancient temples. The nearby satoyama (countryside) offers natural beauty, and the Tenchi Hito Dori provides a scenic route for walks. For leisure, the popular Rakuichi Beach is approximately an 11km drive away, making ocean activities easily accessible. An interesting local fact is that the area is part of the historic Echigo region, famous for its heavy snowfall, though recent winters have been milder, reducing the need for strenuous roof snow clearing.
