Spacious Traditional Home with Panoramic Views in Kaura, Nikaho
According to the agent's notes, the property is equipped with a separate bath and toilet, a bathroom with a window, an independent kitchen, city gas, running water, and a sewer system. The septic tank is currently a cesspool (unconnected to the main sewer) with a vent pipe. Special notes indicate this is a registered 'Akiya Bank' (vacant house) property, located near the sea, with excellent views, and features Japanese-style rooms. Important remarks include: some floors have a slope; there is a 2.6m high retaining wall on the north side and a 2.2m high retaining wall on the south side (terraced land); the north-facing front road is public road Kaura 9-gou line, with private land (zoned as public road) between the plot and the road; it is registered with Nikaho City's Akiya Bank; and boundary survey costs are separate.
The house itself is a two-story wooden structure built in October 1969, with a total floor area of 104.33 sqm. The layout is spacious, designated as 6K, and includes six Japanese-style rooms (two 6-tatami, one 8-tatami, one 4.5-tatami, and one 6-tatami room with a sloped floor) and one 6-tatami Western-style room. The land area is a generous 199.93 sqm. The property is situated in a First Category Medium-to-High-Rise Residential Exclusive Zone, with a building-to-land ratio of 60% and a floor area ratio of 200%.
The area of Nikaho City in Akita Prefecture is known for its beautiful coastal scenery along the Sea of Japan. A major nearby landmark is the iconic Mount Chokai, a sacred and active volcano that dominates the skyline and is a popular destination for hiking and nature appreciation. The property's elevated, terraced position offers potential views of this majestic natural feature and the surrounding landscape.