Traditional Japanese Home with Rural Charm Near Nagara River
This property is a registered Akiya Bank listing, offering a traditional Japanese-style house with a rural, countryside atmosphere. The home features a 4DK layout with a total floor area of 124.49 square meters situated on a 248 square meter corner plot. It is conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Nagaragawa Railway's Fukado Station in Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture.
The property's equipment and facilities include a shower, a separate bath and toilet room, two toilets, a bath, electricity, running water, a septic tank (requiring periodic emptying), and propane gas. The interior boasts Japanese-style rooms (washitsu), including one room of 8 tatami mats or larger, with all living rooms being 6 tatami mats or larger. A characteristic engawa (veranda) runs along the side of the house.
Important special notes must be considered. The building is not officially registered. Fixed asset taxes are 5,944 yen for the land and 5,913 yen for the building. The bath originally ran on kerosene and has been removed; reinstallation will be necessary. The second floor is currently used as a storage room. Delivery of the property is scheduled for after permission for conversion from agricultural land is granted.
The area is known for its serene, residential setting. An interesting local fact is that Gujo City is famous for Gujo Hachiman, a historic castle town renowned for its pristine waterways and its summer Bon dance festival, Gujo Odori, which lasts over 30 nights. The closest major landmark is the beautiful Nagara River, a designated national treasure known for its traditional cormorant fishing (ukai) practices.