Charming Countryside Property in Sosa City, Chiba
This unique property, located in the Yoshida district of Sosa City, Chiba Prefecture, presents a rare opportunity for those seeking a rural lifestyle, a vacation home, or a creative project. Priced at 11,500,000 yen, this wooden-built house from August 1957 offers 114.34 square meters of living space across a single story with a 5DK layout. The property sits on a generous 2,925.34 square meter plot of land, complete with a private garden, providing ample space for outdoor activities.
Essential agent notes have been translated from the original Japanese listing. The property's equipment includes public water supply (with an existing well), propane gas, and a septic tank (汲み取り式) drainage system. It features a dedicated toilet and a private garden. Important remarks (備考) detail that there is an old pigpen and a storage shed (both unregistered) on the premises. The drainage is not connected to the public sewer. Inside the main house, there are traces of past roof leaks on the ceiling and signs of pest/animal intrusion. Furthermore, the plot is noted to be in close proximity to a sediment disaster hazard zone and a special warning area. The property is currently vacant and handover conditions are negotiable (相談). It has road access from one side. The transaction is a general intermediary arrangement.
The surrounding area of Sosa City is characterized by its blend of northern foothills and southern coastal plains, offering a mild climate with little snowfall. An interesting local fact is that the city faces the Ninety-Nine Mile Beach (Kujukuri-hama), one of Japan's longest continuous sandy coastlines, renowned for surfing and sunsets. The closest major tourist attraction is the historic Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, a major Buddhist complex approximately a 30-minute drive away near Narita Airport, attracting millions of visitors annually for its vibrant festivals and serene grounds.
