Mountain Retreat Property in Sanda, Hyogo
This unique property in the Aimoto Highlands of Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture, features three independent structures connected by staircases, originally purchased for use as a second home. The property is situated within a tranquil forested resort area with abundant trees, offering a peaceful environment with beautiful autumn foliage. The seller, who lives far away and has been busy with work and children's activities, was unable to use the property as intended despite maintaining it over the past four years.
The buildings, constructed from steel-framed wood, have a total floor area of approximately 70 square meters on a land size of about 550 square meters. The upper-level building retains a retro atmosphere with impressive exposed beams and a vaulted ceiling. The lower building has some soft spots in the flooring, but the rest of the structure is considered relatively solid. The toilet is an external pit-style, common in the area. Water is supplied via a private system that collects mountain water and pumps it to each house; new users must pay a 100,000 yen connection fee. Electricity is currently contracted and in use, but gas and water fixtures have not been used and will require inspection and repair. The property is sold as-is with a disclaimer of liability for defects.
The land features many trees, including cherry and maple, with a small pond collecting mountain water. A river flows nearby, and the sound of birds and water creates a pleasant atmosphere. The property includes one parking space, with potential for two in tandem. While the area is a designated urbanization control zone, making rebuilding impossible, the existing structures can be used. A narrow strip of the front road is on third-party land, but this has never caused issues. The property is managed by the Aimoto Highlands Residents' Association, with an annual association fee of 30,000 yen and a separate water fee of 20,000 yen per year for vacation use. The fixed asset tax for 2025 was 12,300 yen. The address is Aimoto, Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture.
