Property in Chichibu, Saitama: A DIY-Enhanced Weekend Retreat

This property, located in the Arakawa Shiraku area of Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture, is being offered for sale as the owners have found their children have grown and the property is less frequently used. The sellers purchased the property in Reiwa 3 (2021) and have since enjoyed using it for DIY projects and as a private lodging (minpaku). The building was originally constructed in Heisei 1 (1989) and the owners report no significant defects. The roof was painted after purchase, and there is no history of leaks. The property uses a septic tank for sewage, meaning the toilet functions as a standard flush system. The sellers, who describe themselves as amateurs, have replaced the flooring and applied plaster (shikkui) to the walls. The water heater has been replaced with a new unit. The property was previously used for private lodging and could potentially continue to be used in that way. The property is situated in a mountainous area where winters are very cold and humidity is high. The access road to the house has a slight incline. The area is described as being very quiet, with few visitors. Shiraku Station is approximately a 20-minute walk away. The property includes a land area of 238 square meters with space for parking. The building has a first floor area of 46.37 square meters and a second floor area of 20.70 square meters. The structure is a two-storey wooden building with a galvanized steel sheet roof. The desired price is 5,000,000 yen (tax included). The annual fixed asset tax is 21,200 yen. The annual management fee (including water charges) is 50,000 yen, which covers a repair reserve fund and water usage fees as the water tank and water supply equipment are shared among four households. The septic tank management fee is 13,200 yen per year. Additional annual maintenance costs include electricity and propane gas. The sale is on an as-is, where-is basis (genkyo ari sugata) and by public register (kōbo baibai). The map location shown is approximate to the property.