Historic Kominka in Sakuragawa City, Ibaraki Prefecture
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a kominka (traditional folk house) with a history spanning over 130 years. While the official construction year is listed as 1900, the property was actually built in 1884 (Meiji 17), making it a genuine piece of Japan's architectural heritage. The property is part of the Sakuragawa City Akiya Bank program and is eligible for the Sakura River Life Support Housing Acquisition Subsidy.
The house features a spacious 9K layout (nine rooms plus a kitchen) with a generous total floor area of 254.53 square meters. It sits on a substantial plot of 855.27 square meters, offering plenty of outdoor space. The structure is a two-story wooden building, and the land is classified as residential land with a flat topography. The property is currently vacant, and the handover date is negotiable.
Key features include a system kitchen, two toilets, a reheating function for the bath, and a monitor-equipped intercom. The property is a corner lot with a south-facing orientation, situated in a quiet residential area. Parking is available for two or more cars. The property is connected to city gas. The building coverage ratio is 60%, and the floor area ratio is 200%. The land rights are freehold, and the area is designated as a urbanization promotion area with a Category 1 residential zone.
Located in Makabe-cho, Sakuragawa City, Ibaraki Prefecture, the property is approximately a 15-minute drive from Yamato Station on the JR Mito Line. This is a unique chance to own a historic home with significant character and space.
