Spacious Two-Story Home in Shimoichi, Nara
This property is a well-maintained, detached house located in the quiet residential neighborhood of Shimoichi Town, Nara Prefecture. Built in October 1987, this 38-year-old two-story wooden structure offers a generous total floor area of approximately 191.96 square meters on a corner plot of land measuring about 208.96 square meters. The layout is a spacious 9DK, providing ample room for living and entertaining, with potential for multi-generational living.
The home comes equipped with two toilets, a bath, electricity, tap water, a septic tank, and propane gas. It is a registered property with the Shimoichi Town Akiya Bank, a scheme designed to match vacant homes with new residents. A key requirement for purchase is registration with this Akiya Bank system. The property is conveniently located within a 13-minute walk (950 meters) of Shimoichi Municipal Shimoichi Akitsu Gakuen and offers parking for two or more vehicles. The south-facing orientation ensures plenty of natural light.
Shimoichi Town is nestled in the scenic Yoshino region of Nara, an area famed for its natural beauty and historical significance. The property is approximately a 5-minute drive from Kintetsu Yoshino Line's Shimoichiguchi Station, providing access to the wider Kansai region. The area is rich in cultural heritage, being part of the Yoshino-Kumano region, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its sacred mountains and pilgrimage routes. A major nearby landmark is the revered Yoshino Mountain, a historically significant site with thousands of cherry trees and ancient temples, drawing visitors for both spiritual journeys and spectacular seasonal views.