Historic 1925 Shop-Residence in Gifu's Scenic Gifu City
This unique property presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of local history in the heart of Gifu City's Shirakawa-cho district. Built in January 1925, this two-story wooden structure combines commercial and residential space, occupying a full plot within the town's central shopping street. The property features an exceptionally spacious layout with eight rooms, configured as 8DK, including six Japanese-style rooms (6, 10, 6, 7, 8, 8, and 8 tatami mats) and one Western-style room (6 tatami mats).
Essential equipment includes propane gas, electricity, and a sewer system. A critical note is that the land is held under a leasehold (定期地上権) with a monthly ground rent of 10,750 yen. The lease period is 20 years, with the current contract set to expire on July 2, 2033. The property is currently vacant and the handover timing is negotiable. The building is situated on land designated for residential use within an unzoned district, with no specified floor-area ratio or building coverage restrictions. Road access is from the southwest via a 6-meter-wide public road. It is important to note that floor plans prioritize the actual current condition of the property.
The location offers excellent convenience, with Shirakawa Elementary School just 107 meters away, a bank within 109 meters, and the Shirakawa Post Office 515 meters from the property. For daily needs, Baro Shirakawa store is 804 meters away and a FamilyMart convenience store is 879 meters away. The property is within a 7-minute walk of the Minoshiro Station on the Nagaragawa Railway, providing regional access.
The surrounding area of Gifu City is rich in natural beauty and history, located in the heart of the prefecture. An interesting fact is that Gifu is famous for its centuries-old tradition of cormorant fishing (Ukai) on the Nagara River, a method that has been practiced for over 1,300 years. The closest major landmark is the stunning Gifu Castle, perched atop Mount Kinka and accessible by a scenic cable car ride, offering panoramic views of the city and the Nobi Plain.
