A Spacious Property with a Brick Storehouse Near Iwate Kami-Kami Station
This unique residential property is located just a few minutes' walk from the unmanned Iwate Kami-Kami Station in Tono City, Iwate Prefecture, situated next to a crossing on the Kamaishi Line. The most notable feature is the expansive 160-tsubo (approximately 528 square meters) earthen-floored workshop. This presents an interesting dilemma: whether to utilize this substantial space or to dismantle it to expand the grounds. The main house, built over 70 years ago, does not feel excessively old and is considered fully usable after some repairs to parts of the flooring and areas where rain may seep in. The second floor boasts a large 28-tatami mat room. A red brick storehouse (kura) is in excellent condition and includes a basement room, offering potential for versatile use. The sunny plot is ideal for extensive gardening or even keeping animals. The immediate proximity to the station, a post office, and a convenience store is a significant advantage. This highly distinctive property will strongly appeal to the right buyer, offering a compelling opportunity to reconsider rural living options.
Equipment/Features: Electricity, public water supply, septic tank (汲み取り), parking available (PG).
Building Notes: The brick storehouse is a two-story structure with a tiled roof, with a total floor area of approximately 15 tsubo. The fixed asset tax is 32,000 yen. If the workshop is to be demolished, the estimated cost is around 3.8 million yen.
The area around Tono City is steeped in folklore and tradition, famously known as the setting for many of the tales collected in "Tono Monogatari" (The Legends of Tono). This region offers a deep connection to Japan's rural cultural heritage. A major nearby landmark is the Tono Furusato Village, an open-air museum that preserves and showcases traditional thatch-roofed houses (kominka) and the agricultural way of life of the past, providing a fascinating glimpse into the local history.
