Land for Sale with Existing Old House in Kurashiki, Okayama
This property is a 196.05 sqm (approximately 59.31 tsubo) plot of land for sale in the quiet residential neighborhood of Obita, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. The land comes with an existing old wooden single-story house, which will be transferred in its current condition ('as-is'). The seller is open to consultation regarding demolition work for the old structure. There are no specific builder conditions attached to the land, giving the future owner complete freedom to select their preferred construction company.
Key property features and equipment include propane gas, city water supply, a septic tank, side ditches, and electricity. The road access details specify a 4-meter wide private road on the southeast side, with a 4-meter frontage. This is a designated position road with a paved surface. The land is designated as residential land within a City Planning Area of Unrestricted Use Zoning, with a building-to-land ratio of 60% and a floor area ratio of 200%.
The location offers excellent convenience for daily life and commuting. A bus stop is just a 2-minute walk away, providing access to Chayamachi Station on the Honshi-Bisan Line within a 5-minute bus ride. For drivers, the property is highly accessible: it's a 5-minute drive to the Kazuyama intersection on Route 2 and approximately a 10-minute drive to the Hayashima Interchange. This makes commuting by car to major employment centers like Okayama, Kurashiki, and Mizushima very convenient. An additional appealing feature is the potential for creating a home vegetable garden on the spacious plot.
The surrounding Kurashiki area is rich in culture and history. A major landmark is the famous Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, known for its beautifully preserved Edo-period merchant houses and willow-lined canals, offering a picturesque step back in time. The area is also home to the Ohara Museum of Art, Japan's first museum dedicated to Western art, founded by magnate Magosaburo Ohara.
