Spacious Traditional Home with Panoramic Views in Kasaoka
This substantial property, listed on the Kasaoka Akiya Bank, offers a rare opportunity to own a large traditional Japanese home with significant land. The house itself is a two-story wooden structure with a total floor area of 249.02 square meters, featuring a generous 9DK layout. The property is situated on a quiet, elevated plot, providing scenic views of both the mountains and the sea from some rooms.
The home comes with a comprehensive set of facilities. The bathroom and toilet are in separate rooms, and the bath area includes a window. Water is supplied via public waterworks. The property retains classic Japanese elements, including tatami rooms (washitsu), and boasts private garden space as well as dedicated agricultural land. Special features highlight its potential for office use, its registration with the local vacant house bank, and its corner lot location.
Important notes on the property's condition are provided. In some areas where the floor has sunk, boards have been placed. There is peeling wallpaper and fusuma (sliding doors) due to age-related deterioration. Crucially, the roof has been re-thatched, so there are currently no leaks. The sale includes a significant amount of land: 7 rice paddies totaling 846 sqm, 8 fields totaling 2,246 sqm, 4 forested mountain plots totaling 1,032 sqm, and 1 protected forest plot of 186 sqm, in addition to the main residential plot of 208.28 sqm.
The property is located in the Ōshima area of Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture, a region known for its serene coastal and rural landscapes. An interesting local fact is that Kasaoka is famous for its sunsets over the Seto Inland Sea, viewed from spots like Kasaoka Bay. The closest major tourist attraction is the historic Kasaoka Port, a gateway to the nearby Kasaoka Islands, which are part of the Setonaikai National Park and offer beautiful hiking and nature trails.
