Free Land and Traditional House in Shimane Prefecture
This unique offering presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial plot of land with an existing traditional house in Hamada City, Shimane Prefecture, for zero yen. The property consists of three residential land parcels plus one miscellaneous land parcel, totaling 688.44 square meters. The existing structures include a main residence and a separate storage shed. The main house is a two-story wooden structure with a tile roof, featuring a first-floor area of 109.75 square meters and a second-floor area of 19.83 square meters. The attached shed is a single-story wooden building with a tile roof. It is important to note that there are discrepancies between the official registry documents and the tax assessment records for the buildings.
According to the agent's notes, the facilities are currently under investigation. Special remarks include the fixed asset tax assessment value of 4,105,862 yen and an annual fixed asset tax amount of 27,187 yen. The agent strongly advises that anyone wishing to construct a new building on the land must first conduct their own investigations with the relevant governing authorities.
The property is offered in its current condition, which includes an old traditional house. The interior has relatively few leftover items, but there are many areas where the flooring and ceiling have collapsed. Significant management and repair work would be required to make the house habitable. The property also includes a well. The previous owner's grandmother regularly aired out and maintained the house until around 2006. The transfer will be handled by proxy, and the transaction is based on the property's current state with a disclaimer for non-conformity in the contract, as the current owner does not have detailed knowledge of the on-site conditions.
Located in Hamada City, the area is part of Shimane Prefecture, known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning coastline along the Japan Sea. An interesting local fact is that Hamada is home to the Iwami Kagura, a dynamic form of traditional ritual dance-drama performed at shrines, which is a designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine, one of Japan's most ancient and important Shinto shrines, located within a reasonable drive from the property.
