Traditional Character Home in Tenri City, Nara
This property, listed as TR015 in Tenri City's Koji-cho, is a spacious 10LDK wooden house offering a significant footprint of 160.65 square meters across two storeys. It sits on a 99.17 square meter corner plot within a quiet, south-facing residential neighborhood. The asking price is set at 1.8 million yen. The property is currently vacant and ready for consultation regarding handover.
According to the agent's notes, the house was built in 1961 (Showa 36). Essential facilities include a shower, toilet, bath, a bathroom with a window, electricity, tap water, a septic tank, propane gas, public water supply, and a traditional Japanese-style room (washitsu). A critical note for potential buyers is that repairs are deemed necessary for occupancy. Furthermore, to receive information or view this specific property, registration with the "Tenri City Akiya Bank" is required. This listing is a registered property of the city's vacant house bank initiative.
The location is described as an area that retains an old-fashioned atmosphere while being convenient for daily life. It is approximately a 3-minute drive from the Kintetsu Tenri Line's Zensai Station. The area around Tenri City is rich in history and culture. An interesting fact is that Tenri City is the headquarters of Tenrikyo, one of Japan's major new religions, founded in the 19th century. The closest major landmark is the grand and spiritually significant Tenrikyo Church Headquarters, a central complex for the faith that attracts visitors from around the world.