Historic Property with Land on the Shores of Lake Biwa
This offering presents a unique opportunity to acquire a piece of land with an old house in the Yasaka-cho area of Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture. The property is located near the shores of Lake Biwa, within a quiet and nature-rich settlement. The land, approximately 104 tsubo, includes an old house built in 1910 (Meiji 43). The property is being sold as-is, with the old structure included.
The main house is a single-story wooden structure of 72.72 square meters, accompanied by a storage shed of 19.83 square meters. The property has been vacant for approximately 40 years. The asking price is 2,800,000 yen. A separate plot of land, approximately 80 tsubo, located about a one-minute walk away, is also included. This additional land is suitable for a vegetable garden or keeping chickens.
The area is described as a convenient rural location, with access to medical facilities, shopping centers, home improvement stores, schools, and parks nearby. Hikone City is within commuting distance to Kyoto, Osaka, and Nagoya, with travel times of about one hour from Minami-Hikone Station by JR train or car. The region is known for its natural environment and local rice. Summer activities include swimming in the lake, playing in the nearby Inukami River, fishing, and insect collecting.
Regarding the property's condition, the house and barn have aged and deteriorated over the years. While minimal maintenance has been performed for preservation, the structure has damage in various areas due to long-term vacancy. Renovation or rebuilding is necessary. The front road is narrow, allowing only light vehicles to access the property. Large construction machinery cannot enter, which may result in higher construction costs.
The property has a septic tank toilet, which can be converted to flush type as the area is within the public sewerage zone. A water meter exists on the land, but the connection status to the building is unknown. Propane gas is used. There is no existing kitchen, bathroom, or attached equipment inside the old house. An old kamado (wood-fired cooking stove) remains. A well is present in the back garden, but its usability is unknown. The area is a heavy snowfall zone, with accumulations of up to 80 cm in some years, requiring snow removal. The property is located in a urbanization control area.
The additional farmland is subject to the Agricultural Land Act, but recent law changes have removed the minimum area requirement for land acquisition. An application to the Hikone City Agricultural Committee is necessary. This property is being sold on an as-is, basis, based on public registry records.
