Spacious Modern Home with Farmland in Ofunato, Iwate
This property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious, well-designed house with significant agricultural land in the scenic coastal city of Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture. Built in November 2013, this 12-year-old wooden structure offers a comfortable and practical living environment with a total floor area of 139.48㎡ across two stories. The layout is a generous 5SLK, providing five rooms plus living, dining, and kitchen areas, ensuring ample space for family life. The interior is noted for its open, airy feel and excellent circulation and storage capacity.
Key equipment and features include a monitor-equipped intercom, air conditioning, an electric thermal storage heater, a sunken kotatsu, and a bathroom dryer. The property benefits from public water supply, propane gas, and a sewer drainage system. It includes a dedicated indoor bath, a dedicated toilet (all flush, Western-style), a gas kitchen, a garden, and parking space for up to four vehicles. Special notes indicate the property is located within a sediment disaster warning zone (Yellow Zone). The land is registered as residential land within an Unzoned Area (非線引区域) and a Quasi-Industrial District. The building-to-land ratio is 60% with a floor area ratio of 200%. The current status is vacant house (空家), and the transaction form is general mediation.
Ofunato is renowned for its dramatic ria coastline, including the deep Ofunato Bay, a natural harbor that has fostered a thriving fishing and seafood processing industry. The area offers a mild climate with little snowfall in winter. A notable nearby landmark is the stunning Kesennuma Bay, part of the Sanriku Fukkō National Park, known for its breathtaking coastal scenery and recovery efforts following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. This property is ideal for those seeking a lifestyle close to nature with the potential for agricultural activities.