Land with Old House in Yonago, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture
This property is located in the Yonago area of Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, within a lakeside settlement on the shores of Lake Biwa. It is a plot of land (approximately 104 tsubo) with an old house that has been vacant for many years. The property was inherited, and while there were plans to return and rebuild, the current owners have decided to sell due to the distance from their current residence. The property is offered as-is, including the old house.
The main house was built in 1910 (Meiji 43) and is a single-story wooden structure with a floor area of approximately 72.72 square meters. There is also a storage shed of approximately 19.83 square meters. The property is currently vacant. The land size is 343.8 square meters for the residential land, plus a separate plot of land (approximately 80 tsubo) located about a minute's walk away, which is a mix of farmland and residential land (267.11 square meters). The total land area is 610.9 square meters (185 tsubo). The asking price is 2,800,000 yen.
The house is old and has not been lived in for about 40 years. While minimal maintenance has been performed, there is damage throughout, and rebuilding or major renovation is necessary. The building contains no existing kitchen, bathroom, or attached fixtures. There is an old kamado (wood-fired cooking stove) remaining. The property is in a heavy snowfall area, with up to 80 cm of snow in some years, requiring snow removal. The road in front of the property is narrow, allowing access only for light vehicles (kei cars). Large construction machinery cannot enter, so renovation costs may be slightly higher. The property has a well in the backyard, but its usability is unknown. The toilet is a pit toilet, but conversion to flush is possible as the area is connected to the public sewer system. Water and gas (propane gas) connections to the building are unknown. Annual fixed asset and city planning taxes are 14,340 yen (fiscal year 2024). Parking is available for several cars for free on the spacious grounds, but only for light vehicles due to the narrow access road.
The surrounding area is a quiet, nature-rich settlement surrounded by Lake Biwa and farmland. The nearest major hospital is Hikone City Hospital. Parks such as Tokei Park, Kojinyama Park, Nodanuma Park, Sonegama Lakeside Green Park, and Shosakai Park (with a rose garden) are nearby, offering opportunities for walks, picnics, hiking, camping, cycling, and stand-up paddleboarding. Slightly further away are famous historical sites such as Hikone Castle, Genkyu-en Garden, Sawayama Castle Ruins, and Taga Taisha Shrine. Summer activities include swimming in the lake, playing in the river (the clean Inukami River, where ayu sweetfish run), fishing, and insect collecting. The area is described as a convenient rural location suitable for telework, with access to Kyoto, Osaka, and Nagoya about an hour away by JR train or car from Minami-Hikone Station.
