Spacious Traditional Home in Uda, Nara with Extensive Land and Outbuilding
This property, listed as UD85, is a substantial traditional Japanese house located in the Komagaeri area of Uda City, Nara Prefecture. Built in April 1965, this 60-year-old wooden structure offers a generous 335.37 square meters of living space across a 13DK layout, providing ample room for a large or multi-generational family. The home sits on an expansive 1,583.45 square meter plot of land, which includes both farmland and forested mountain areas, offering significant potential for gardening, small-scale agriculture, or simply enjoying a private natural retreat.
The property is equipped with an IH cooking heater, shower, toilet, bath, electricity, a septic tank, propane gas, and a well. It features Japanese-style rooms (washitsu), a storage room (nando), a private garden, and an indoor space for a washing machine. A key feature is the inclusion of a separate outbuilding (hanare). It is important to note that repairs are required by the user. This property is registered with the Uda City Akiya (Vacant House) Information Bank, and registration with this bank is a mandatory requirement for potential users or purchasers.
Uda City is a region rich in history and natural beauty, nestled in the eastern part of Nara Prefecture. It is part of the Yoshino-Kumano National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its sacred mountains and pilgrimage routes. The area offers a tranquil lifestyle surrounded by lush greenery, with a stream flowing in front of the property enhancing its serene atmosphere. The closest major tourist attraction is the renowned Murō-ji Temple, an ancient Buddhist temple complex often called "Mount Kōya for women" due to its historical acceptance of female pilgrims, famous for its five-story pagoda and beautiful autumn foliage.