A Renovation Project in Shimane: A Sprawling Traditional Home with Fields and Forest
The comprehensive agent notes detail both the property's potential and its current state. The main house is a wooden structure with a tiled roof, built in 1951 (Showa 26), with a total floor area of 121 sqm. It has been unoccupied for two decades, and all utilities (gas, water, electricity) are currently disconnected. Reconnection will likely require inspections and potential equipment replacement. The toilet is a pit latrine (kumitori-shiki). The building shows signs of age-related deterioration: there are areas with potential rain leakage, warped or sagging floors, possible termite influence, and slight tilting felt when walking. A Buddhist altar (with its spirit ceremony completed) and family photos remain inside but can be removed upon request.
The land is extensive, comprising 159 sqm of residential land, 3,580 sqm of fields (currently fallow), and 6,889 sqm of forest, including cedar planted about 60 years ago. A notable feature is a cemetery located on the higher part of the property; the remains have been relocated, but the tombstones remain and would need to be removed at the buyer's expense if desired. The sale is for the entire registered plot as a single package. Important legal notes: as the land includes farmland, permission from the Hamada City Agricultural Committee (under the Agricultural Land Law) is required for use. However, as it has been uncultivated for over 20 years, conversion to non-farmland or change of use may be possible. The registered land categories may differ from the current state, and a survey at the buyer's expense may be needed for precise boundaries.
The location offers a rich natural environment, nestled between mountains and a short 10-minute drive from the sea. The area provides a peaceful escape from urban noise, though some traffic sound from the nearby Route 9 bypass may be audible. Daily conveniences are accessible, with Hamada Uchida Post Office and a bus stop within a 450m walk. Supermarkets are a short drive away. The property is accessed via a steep slope from the road, but vehicle access is possible, and recent road improvements have enhanced connectivity to major routes.
