Historic Former Village Headman's House with Land in Mobara
This property is a land sale that includes a historic former village headman's (元庄屋) kominka (traditional house) located in a rural farming community in the northern part of Mobara City, Chiba Prefecture. The land area is approximately 2059.50 sqm (622.99 tsubo), and the building area for the kominka is 242.97 sqm (73.49 tsubo), with additional附属建物 (outbuildings). The property features a grand roof, a four-legged gate (四つ足門), and a storehouse (蔵), all exuding traditional Japanese charm. The site is situated on elevated ground, providing good sunlight and privacy.
Equipment/Facilities: The property is connected to electricity, public water supply, propane gas, and a septic tank. Please note that maintenance or replacement may be necessary before use. Special Notes/Remarks: This is a land sale with an old house. The property site is designated as a "Landslide Warning Area" and a "Landslide Special Warning Area." It is also designated as a "Steep Slope Collapse Danger Area."
The interior features a large entrance with a wide doma (earthen floor) and a impressive 40cm square zelkova (keyaki) daikokubashira (main pillar). The house includes a series of Japanese-style rooms, including a 15-tatami room with a butsudan (Buddhist altar) and kamidana (Shinto shelf), and a 10-tatami room with a tokonoma (alcove) and shoin (study window). The ranma (transom) woodwork is delicate and beautiful. The property has an old kitchen, a renovated LDK with a newer kitchen sink, a unit bath, and a toilet that has been repaired. There are signs of roof leakage on the west side, and partial repair work was carried out in March 2026. The roof is in poor condition and may require a full re-roofing. The property is being sold as-is (現況有姿渡し) with a disclaimer regarding contractual non-conformity liability (契約不適合責任免責).