Charming Countryside Home with Mandarin Orchard in Saitama
This unique property offers a rare opportunity for a peaceful rural lifestyle in Saitama Prefecture's Higashichichibu Village. The house, built in July 1920, is a two-story wooden structure with a total floor area of 128 square meters, featuring a 3K layout. The land spans a generous 201.65 square meters and includes a mandarin orange orchard, perfect for those interested in a self-sufficient or "farm life" (農的生活) experience.
Key equipment and features include propane gas and a well water system with a septic tank (汲取). The property is noted as being an empty house (空家) and is located outside of urban planning zones. It includes a garden facing southeast and free parking for two vehicles. There is no balcony. Special notes indicate the property is subject to the National Land Use Law (国土法) and has road frontage on one side to a 3-meter wide public road. No building confirmation or reconstruction is possible, and there is no designated position or setback.
The area of Higashichichibu is known for its stunning natural scenery within the Chichibu region, part of Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park. This vast park is celebrated for its mountains, rivers, and hiking trails, including the famous Mitsumine Shrine, a historic site perched in the mountains with a tradition dating back over 2,000 years. The property provides a serene escape into nature while remaining accessible, with Yoriie Station on the Tobu Tojo Line approximately a 20-minute bus ride away, followed by an 18-minute walk from the Daiho bus stop.
