Spacious Family Home with Generous Garden in Odate, Akita
This substantial property in Odate City, Akita Prefecture, offers a rare opportunity to acquire a large, detached family home on a plot of approximately 542.3 square meters (about 100 tsubo). Built in March 1978, this two-story wooden house features a generous 6LDK layout, providing ample space for a large family or multi-generational living. The total floor area is 125.32 square meters, with all living rooms being six tatami mats or larger, ensuring comfortable and spacious rooms throughout.
The property is equipped with essential facilities including a shower, separate bath and toilet, toilet, bath, electricity, tap water, a septic tank (requiring periodic emptying), and propane gas. It includes Japanese-style rooms and a garden. A critical note for prospective buyers is that the boiler requires replacement. Additionally, storage sheds were added in 1983 (S58) and 1988 (S63). The home is situated on a corner plot in a quiet, south-facing residential neighborhood, making it ideal for those seeking peace and privacy. Other notable features include parking for two or more vehicles, city gas, a system kitchen, two toilets, a bath with re-heating function, and a monitor-equipped intercom, highlighting its suitability for two-family living.
Located in the Shakanai area of Odate City, the property is within a 37-minute walk from JR Odate Station on the Ou Main Line. Odate is famously known as the birthplace of the loyal dog Hachiko, whose story of unwavering devotion is celebrated worldwide. The city is also home to the Odate Jukai Dome, one of the world's largest wooden domes and a major local landmark that hosts various events and serves as a symbol of the region's rich forestry heritage.
