Oyama National College of Technology Student Proposal House: A Spacious Three-Building Property in Kanagawa
This unique property, listed as number 21-12, presents a rare opportunity to own a compound with three separate buildings on a generous plot of land in the quiet Kanagawa area of Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture. Built in 1962 (Showa 37), the site features a main house, a storehouse (kura), and a barn (naya) with a small second floor. The main house boasts a traditional Japanese design with multiple tatami rooms, including one with a formal tokonoma alcove, and a south-facing engawa veranda that overlooks a compact yet elegant garden, ensuring excellent sunlight.
According to the agent's notes, the property's equipment and features include a wooden structure with tile roofing, a single-story main building, propane gas, a communal water supply, an oil-fed bath, two storage sheds, a propane kitchen, a septic tank system, and a Western-style flush toilet. Parking is available for three or more vehicles. The property is located within an urbanization control area. Important remarks highlight that the eastern side and entrance area of the main house have been expanded and remodeled, resulting in noticeable high steps and current water leakage issues that require attention during renovation.
The expansive 402.67 square meter lot provides ample space for parking and various uses. While slightly removed from Oyama's city center, the surroundings are tranquil with little traffic, offering a bright and peaceful atmosphere. The interior is predominantly traditional Japanese-style rooms with limited flooring areas. Student renovation proposals suggest creative conversions, such as transforming the southern part of the main house into a bright, high-ceilinged cafe with an earthen floor, utilizing the warehouse for a small shop, and repurposing the barn which faces the garden.
The Kanagawa district offers a serene lifestyle. An interesting local fact is that Oyama City is historically known as a major post-station town on the important Nikko Kaido highway during the Edo period. The closest major landmark is the stunning Nikko Toshogu Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its incredibly ornate architecture and sacred atmosphere, located approximately 40 kilometers north in Nikko City.
