Spacious Traditional Wooden House with Exterior Renovation in Quiet Echizen Town
This substantial property, listed for sale as an akiya (vacant house), offers a rare opportunity to own a large, traditionally built wooden home in a quiet residential area of Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture. The house has undergone exterior wall renovation, presenting a refreshed appearance. With a generous total floor area of 190.07 square meters spread over two stories, the home sits on a sizable 276.96 square meter corner plot of land, providing ample outdoor space and privacy.
Key features of the property include a south-facing orientation, ensuring excellent natural light. It is equipped with city gas, a system kitchen, and two separate toilet facilities, one of which includes a reheating function for the bath. Additional amenities include a monitor-equipped intercom system. The property is noted as being suitable for multi-generational living, making it an ideal choice for extended families. Parking is available for two or more vehicles.
The location is a quiet, south-facing residential neighborhood. It is conveniently situated just an 8-minute walk from Echizencho Yakubamae Station on the Fukui Railway Sabae Line, providing easy access to the wider region. The property is currently vacant, and the handover date is negotiable.
Echizen Town is part of the Reihoku region of Fukui, known for its rich history, traditional crafts like Echizen ware pottery, and beautiful natural scenery. An interesting local fact is that the area is famous for its high-quality Echizen crabs, a winter delicacy prized across Japan. The closest major landmark is the scenic Tojinbo Cliffs, a series of rugged, columnar rock formations along the Sea of Japan coast, which is a designated Natural Monument and a popular tourist destination for its dramatic views.