Spacious Country Home with Farmland in Maniwa, Okayama
This property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial traditional Japanese house with attached farmland in the quiet, sun-drenched setting of Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture. The home, built in 1952 with an extension and renovation completed in 1994, offers a comfortable and spacious living environment across two floors, with a total floor area of 186.26 sqm (approximately 56.34 tsubo). The layout is exceptionally generous, featuring seven rooms including multiple Japanese-style rooms (washitsu) of 8, 6, 4, 10, and 6 tatami mats respectively, as well as two Western-style rooms. The home boasts a separate bath and toilet, a fully equipped kitchen, and a laundry area. Key equipment includes fiber-optic internet, propane gas, electricity, tap water, and a septic tank system.
Special notes highlight that this is a registered 'Akiya Bank' (vacant house) property. The front of the house is unobstructed, and sunlight is excellent. A significant feature is the inclusion of approximately 420 tsubo (about 1,388 sqm) of farmland adjoining the rear of the house, which is included in the sale. The property also includes a shutter-equipped garage for one car, with space for two more vehicles in front. The seller notes that various agricultural machinery in the farm tool shed and a rice refrigerator in the earthen-floored storage area can remain for the buyer if desired. The handover will occur after the current owner completes clearing out the property.
The area of Maniwa is known for its beautiful natural scenery within Okayama Prefecture. An interesting local fact is that the property is situated near the site of the 'Ochiai Hanabi Taikai' (Ochiai Fireworks Festival), a summer tradition where fireworks are launched from a riverside area just around a bend from the house. The region is part of the wider Chugoku area, offering a serene lifestyle close to nature. The closest major landmark is the historic town of Kurashiki, famous for its beautifully preserved Edo-period canal area and museums, approximately an hour's drive away.
