Spacious 5K Traditional House in Oshu City with Renovation Potential
This property is a detached house for sale located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture. The area began development in the late 1950s and offers convenient living with most daily-life facilities within a 1-kilometer radius. The house itself was built in January 1957, making it 69 years old, and features a generous total floor area of 132.48 square meters on a sizable 221.61 square meter corner plot of land.
The property's layout is a 5K, offering five rooms plus a kitchen. Key equipment and facilities include a separate bath and toilet, a unit bath, electricity, water supply, sewerage, propane gas, and storage space. A partial renovation was carried out around 1992, focusing on the entire first floor. However, there is appropriate age-related wear on elements such as tatami mats, flooring, and walls. Notably, there is some sagging in part of the second-floor Japanese-style room, and evidence of past water leakage at the entrance indicates repair work is needed.
Critical agent notes provide essential information for potential buyers. A portion of the main building and the storage shed are unregistered, and the cost burden for registration is subject to consultation. The roof is rusty, so early repainting is recommended. Furthermore, any extensions or alterations requiring building confirmation will necessitate a survey report, though this is not required for a complete rebuild.
The property is situated in a south-facing, quiet residential district and includes parking for two or more vehicles. It is equipped with city gas, a system kitchen, two toilets (one with a re-heating function), and a monitor-equipped intercom, making it suitable for multi-generational living.
The surrounding Oshu City region is rich in history and natural beauty. An interesting local fact is that Oshu City was formed from the merger of several towns, including the historically significant Mizusawa, which is known for its precise timekeeping at the Mizusawa Latitude Observatory. The closest major tourist attraction is the stunning Geibikei Gorge, approximately a 30-minute drive away, where visitors can enjoy serene boat rides through a dramatic limestone ravine.
