Spacious 10LDK Traditional House on a Hilltop in Sado City
This property is a substantial wooden two-story house offering a generous 10LDK layout, situated on a sprawling 4,000 tsubo (approximately 13,200 square meters) hilltop plot. The home presents a classic Japanese folk house (kominka) character with the convenience of some modern updates, including partial renovations to the kitchen and bathroom areas. The property is listed for sale at 14,000,000 JPY.
According to the agent's notes, the property requires some repair work. A portion of the wooded land is included within a sediment disaster warning zone, which is an important consideration for potential buyers. The house is equipped with electricity, propane gas, a public water supply, and a septic tank (净化槽). The location is described as a quiet, south-facing residential area on a corner lot.
The property features include a system kitchen, two toilets, a reheating function for the bath, suitability for multi-generational living, and a monitor-equipped intercom. Practical amenities include parking for two or more vehicles. The agent's remarks provide distances to key local facilities: a general hospital is 0.7km away, city hall is 1.7km, a kindergarten is 1.6km, elementary and junior high schools are 1.5km and 1.3km respectively, a supermarket is 1.5km, a post office is 0.8km, and a bus stop is 0.8km from the property.
The property is located in the Kamoutairo area of Sado City, Niigata Prefecture. Sado Island is rich in history and natural beauty, famously known as a place of exile for prominent historical figures and for its successful reintroduction of the once-extinct Japanese crested ibis. The closest major port, Ryotsu Port, is just 1.8km away, providing ferry access to the mainland. A key tourist attraction on the island is the historic Sado Kinzan Gold Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage site candidate, which offers a fascinating glimpse into Japan's gold mining history.