Traditional Wooden House in Secluded Ehime Setting
This property is a traditional Japanese wooden house located at 478 Shimomatsuba, Uwa-cho, Seiyo City, Ehime Prefecture. It is offered for sale at 7.9 million yen. The house was built in January 1957, making it approximately 69 years old, and features a single-story structure with a total floor area of 52.89 square meters on a 168.84 square meter plot of land. The layout is a 4K configuration, providing four rooms plus a kitchen.
According to the agent's notes, the property is equipped with public water supply, public gas, and propane. The drainage system is in place, and there is a side ditch (側溝). The house has a dedicated bath, a dedicated toilet, a kitchen with gas, and available parking space. The land consists of two separate parcels and has some level differences (段差があります). The current status is vacant (空家). The property is situated in an Urbanization Unzoned Area (非線引区域) with a land use designation of Category I Medium-to-High-Rise Exclusive Residential Zone (第一種中高層住居専用地域). The building-to-land ratio is 60% and the floor area ratio is 200%.
The location offers a convenient living environment. Elementary and junior high schools are within walking distance, and major facilities are concentrated within a 2km radius. Specifically, Uwacho Elementary School is 900m away, and Uwa Junior High School is 350m away. The JR Yosan Line's Unomachi Station is a 1,200m walk, providing rail access. The Seiyo Interchange on the expressway is a 6-minute drive (2.8km) away. Daily conveniences are close by, with a convenience store 150m away, a supermarket 350m away, and a drug store 450m away.
Seiyo City, in southwestern Ehime Prefecture, is part of the Shikoku Seiyo Geopark, recognized for its diverse natural environments ranging from the calm Uwa Sea to the Shikoku Mountains. The area preserves unique traditional cultures and landscapes. An interesting local fact is that the city's significant elevation difference, from sea level to 1,400 meters, creates remarkably varied ecosystems within a compact area. For a major tourist attraction, the stunning Uwakai National Park, known for its beautiful ria coastline and rich marine life, is within easy reach and offers spectacular scenic views and recreational activities.
