Modern Comfort Meets Traditional Japanese Design in Ryugasaki
This newly built detached house in Ryugasaki, Ibaraki Prefecture, offers a harmonious blend of contemporary living and traditional Japanese aesthetics. The property features a Japanese-style room that combines unity and functionality, creating a comfortable space that harmonizes with modern life. It is a space where you can feel the four seasons, with the scent of tatami mats and the warmth of wood soothing the heart.
The property is equipped with a comprehensive set of features designed for comfort, security, and energy efficiency. These include a system kitchen, bathroom dryer, underfloor storage, security cameras, a TV monitor-equipped intercom, an entrance light with a human sensor, pair glass in all living rooms, a Japanese-style room, all rooms facing south, a storage room, and parking for two vehicles (depending on the vehicle type). The home also meets ZEH (Net Zero Energy House) standards, offering excellent energy-saving performance to reduce utility costs. Notable specifics include a bath ventilation dryer for drying laundry and preventing mold, a recording-capable TV intercom for security, and south-facing rooms for natural light and warmth.
Structurally, the house is built with care. It utilizes the co-developed seismic damping device 'SAFE365', which uses a viscoelastic material also used in high-rise buildings to absorb seismic energy. The insulation is applied by craftsmen certified by the Glass Fiber Association, ensuring high-quality installation. The foundation is a robust slab foundation, with the width of the foundation's upright part made 30mm larger than the building standard to increase resistance to shear forces.
Agent notes include important regulatory information: The property is subject to regulations under the Landscape Act, specifically Article 22 area regulations, requiring a 1.0m exterior wall setback and an absolute height restriction of 10m. The building area separately includes a roof balcony of approximately 8.51 square meters. Prospective buyers are urged to inquire beforehand. Furthermore, the agent has implemented comprehensive COVID-19 prevention measures for property viewings. These include staff wearing masks, managing customer overlap, providing disinfectant alcohol, disinfecting booths after use, removing toys from kids' spaces, minimizing indoor explanations, maintaining distance, and limiting staff contact through remote work and attendance restrictions. The agent also offers a 'Home Viewing Session' service via video call or photos for those unable to visit in person due to health concerns or relocation.
The local area of Ryugasaki provides a peaceful residential setting with convenient access to shops like GU, UNIQLO, and supermarkets. An interesting fact about the area is that the local JR Joban Line station was renamed to 'Ryugasaki-shi Station' on March 14, 2020 (Reiwa 2), reflecting the city's identity. The closest major landmark is the iconic and historically significant Tsukuba Mountain, a popular hiking destination and one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains, located a short drive away.
