Spacious 8DK Traditional Wooden House in Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture
This property is a traditional Japanese wooden house built in January 1955, offering a generous living space of 125.61 sqm (approximately 37.99 tsubo) across two stories. The layout is an expansive 8DK, featuring eight Japanese-style rooms (washitsu) of various sizes: six rooms at 6-jo, one at 8-jo, and one at 4.5-jo. The property sits on a sizable plot of land measuring 188.22 sqm (approximately 56.93 tsubo). The building structure is wood, and the property is currently vacant, allowing for immediate occupancy.
According to the agent's notes, the property is located outside the city planning area with no designated land use zone. There are no building coverage or floor area ratio restrictions. The land is designated as residential land (宅地) with full ownership rights. The property fronts a road and is subject to the Large-Scale Retail Stores Location Law (国土法). There is a set-back requirement. The agent also notes that there are legal restrictions regarding rebuilding. The transaction type is exclusive agency (専任媒介).
The surrounding area offers convenient daily amenities, including a FamilyMart convenience store within 374 meters. For leisure and tourism, the property is exceptionally close to the renowned Echizen Chiri Onsen (越前厨温泉), just 399 meters away, offering easy access to relaxing hot springs. Other nearby attractions include the Echizen Crab Museum (越前がにミュージアム) and Active House Echizen. The property is a 3-minute walk from the Ohama bus stop, providing local transit access.
Echizen Town in Fukui Prefecture is famous for its rich history as a center of Echizen ware pottery and its stunning coastal scenery along the Sea of Japan. A major landmark in the region is the historic Eihei-ji Temple, one of the two head temples of Soto Zen Buddhism, located a scenic drive inland from the town, offering a profound cultural and spiritual experience.
