Spacious Traditional Home in Kawamata, Fukushima
This property is a substantial detached house located in the Ōsaku area of Kawamata Town, Fukushima Prefecture. The house was built in March 1973, making it approximately 53 years old, and features a classic wooden structure. It offers an exceptionally generous living space with a 7LDK layout spread across two stories, providing a total floor area of 146.84 square meters. The land plot is equally spacious at 356.83 square meters, with a building coverage ratio of 60% and a floor area ratio of 150%. The property is currently vacant and designated for residential use within a Category I Medium/High-Rise Residential Zone.
According to the agent's notes, the property's equipment includes public water supply, public gas, and propane. Parking is available on-site. A key point to note is that the drainage system is a septic tank (汲み取り式). The property's status is listed as an empty house (空家), and the handover timing is negotiable (相談). The sale price is 4,800,000 JPY, but potential buyers should be aware that repair costs will be the responsibility of the purchaser (補修費用利用者負担).
Kawamata Town is situated in northern Fukushima Prefecture, offering convenient access with a roughly 30-minute drive to the prefectural capital, Fukushima City. The area is noted for its excellent accessibility to both the mountains and the sea, each within about an hour's drive by car. The town provides robust support for new residents and businesses, including relocation grants, renovation subsidies, and entrepreneurship support. An interesting local fact is that Kawamata is known for its traditional silk weaving, a craft with deep historical roots in the region. The closest major landmark is the scenic Bandai-Asahi National Park, a vast protected area renowned for its mountains, lakes, and volcanic landscapes, offering exceptional opportunities for hiking and outdoor recreation.
