Compact Single-Story Home in Rural Okayama
This property is a compact single-story house located in the rural area of Mimasaka, Okayama City. The home, built in January 1977, offers a total floor area of 58.05 square meters (approximately 17.56 tsubo) with a 4K layout. The interior comprises four Japanese-style rooms: two 6-tatami rooms, one 4.5-tatami room, and one 3-tatami room, alongside a 10.5-tatami kitchen (K) space.
Essential agent notes have been translated. The property is surrounded by rice fields and farmland, emphasizing its countryside setting. The main building was constructed in 1977 (Showa 52), and there is an older structure on the lot dating back to 1953 (Showa 28). A critical point is that the toilet is a pit latrine (汲み取り). The front road has a main sewer line, and there is a property catch basin (宅桝) on the premises. Parking is available for three or more vehicles at no extra cost.
The land is substantial, with a registered area of 1,108.55 square meters (about 335.33 tsubo). It is situated outside the city planning area, with no specific use district designated and no floor area ratio restrictions. The property rights are ownership, and the land classification is residential. The house is a single-story wooden structure.
The Mimasaka area of Okayama is known for its serene, traditional landscapes and agricultural heritage. An interesting local fact is that the region is part of the wider Mimasaka province, which is one of the ancient provinces of Japan and is famously connected to the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi, who is said to have been born there. The closest major tourist attraction is the historic Okayama Castle, known for its striking black exterior, located approximately an hour's drive away in central Okayama City.