Spacious Wooden Family Home in Yaita, Tochigi
This large detached house, located in the Sawai district of Yaita City, Tochigi Prefecture, offers a generous 206.6 square meters of living space on a substantial 515.89 square meter plot. Built in January 1988, this two-story wooden structure features a 9DK layout, providing ample room for family living. The property is currently vacant and available for purchase.
The home comes equipped with public water supply, propane gas, and a septic tank system. It includes practical amenities such as a dedicated laundry area, a private parking space, and comes partially furnished with some furniture and appliances included. The property is situated in a non-designated urban planning area with a building-to-land ratio of 60% and a floor area ratio of 200%.
Yaita City is located in northern Tochigi Prefecture, approximately 120km from Tokyo, at the northern edge of the Kanto Plain. The city's charm lies in its balanced lifestyle, described as "moderately urban and moderately rural." Half of its area is occupied by forests and rice paddies, supporting a relaxed agricultural and forestry-based community. The northern part of the city is dominated by the Takaharayama mountain range, a scenic backdrop famously featured in poems by the poet Akiko Yosano. The area is known for its agricultural produce, notably Yaita apples, which boast the highest production volume in Tochigi Prefecture, and the premium "Yaita Takahara Rice," a 100% Koshihikari brand grown with nourishing underground water from the Takahara mountains.
For those interested in a slower pace of life, Yaita City offers various support programs for people looking to start a rural lifestyle. A notable nearby landmark is the historic Nasu Shiobara area, renowned for its hot spring resorts, offering recreational and cultural attractions within a reasonable distance from the property.