Spacious Traditional Japanese House with Large Garden and Workshop in Tatsuno City
This property is a charming and spacious traditional Japanese house located in the tranquil Karaya area of Mito-cho, Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture. The home features a generous 8-room layout (8LK) across two stories, offering ample space for a large family. The building area is 192.88 square meters, situated on a substantial plot of 465.47 square meters. The property includes a large garden and a sturdy, impressive gate that welcomes visitors.
Key features of the house include a living room, a nostalgic pure Japanese-style room with intricate ranma (transom) carvings rarely seen today, and a kitchen that has been updated to a safe IH (induction) system. The custom-built kitchen offers substantial storage capacity. The bathroom is a unit bath, and there is a proposal to renovate it further. The property also boasts a spacious engawa (veranda) where you can enjoy a relaxing tea time while overlooking the garden.
A significant highlight is the inclusion of a splendid warehouse/shed with exposed beams. Inside this outbuilding, a kitchen sink is installed, making it versatile for various uses, such as a hobby room. The parking area is wide both lengthwise and widthwise, allowing two cars to be parked comfortably in a tandem arrangement. The agent notes that the tatami rooms can potentially be converted into Western-style rooms upon consultation.
The property is equipped with public water supply, municipal sewerage, and individual LPG. Special notes from the agent indicate that the information provided for inquiries will be automatically reflected in other inquiries for 30 minutes before being discarded, and this feature is only available for some properties.
The area is rich in natural beauty and local attractions. It is positioned in Mito-cho, known for its famous seafood, particularly oysters. A short drive away is the Shingomizu area, famous for clamming and swimming, and the beautiful plum blossom viewing at Ayabeyamabairin (Ayabe Mountain Plum Grove). The property offers a peaceful, slow-paced lifestyle surrounded by nature. The nearest major tourist landmark is Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned as one of Japan's most spectacular original castles, located approximately a 30-minute drive from the property.
