Renovated Family Home in Bihoro, Hokkaido with Modern Upgrades
This detached house, located in a quiet residential area of Bihoro Town, Hokkaido, is a prime opportunity for those seeking a spacious, move-in-ready family home. Priced at 14.99 million yen, the property includes all consumption tax and comprehensive renovation costs. The renovations, scheduled for completion in 2026, will transform this 1982-built house into a modern living space. Key upgrades include a complete overhaul of the water areas: the kitchen, bathroom, toilet, washbasin, plumbing pipes, and water heater will all be replaced with new units. The interior will be fully refreshed with new flooring, wall and ceiling coverings, and interior doors. The exterior will also receive a new coat of paint on the walls and roof.
The property features a 3LDK layout across two stories, with a total floor area of 102.87 sqm on a generous 222 sqm plot of land. A major highlight of the renovation is the conversion to a popular face-to-face kitchen, along with an expansion of the bathroom and changing area. All existing Japanese-style rooms (washitsu) on both floors will be converted into Western-style rooms. The house is equipped with a system kitchen, a bathroom over 1 tsubo in size with a shower-equipped vanity, a warm-water washing toilet seat, and a monitor-equipped intercom. The flat, regular-shaped land allows for a spacious parking area where the old garage will be demolished to create space for three cars to park side-by-side.
Special notes from the agent highlight the property's location in a quiet residential neighborhood on a regular-shaped plot. The property is currently vacant, and the handover timing is negotiable. The building is confirmed for reconstruction and comes with an inspection and defect insurance. The area offers convenient access to educational facilities, with Asahigaoka Elementary School approximately 1400 meters away and Bihoro Junior High School about 1500 meters away, both within a 19-minute walk. The property is also a 28-minute walk from Bihoro Station on the Sekihoku Main Line.
Bihoro Town is situated in eastern Hokkaido, an area renowned for its stunning natural landscapes. A fascinating local fact is that the town's name, "Bihoro," is derived from the Ainu word "pi-poro," meaning "great water" or "great river," reflecting the region's rich indigenous heritage and connection to nature. The area is a gateway to the magnificent Akan-Mashu National Park, famous for its pristine caldera lakes, volcanic activity, and untouched forests, offering year-round outdoor activities from hiking and canoeing in summer to snowshoeing in winter.
