Spacious Modern Family Home in Historic Kamakura
This detached house, built in November 2017, offers a comfortable and contemporary living space in the highly desirable city of Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. The property features a generous 97.91㎡ (approximately 29.61 tsubo) of floor area across two stories, with a 4LDK layout ideal for families. The total land area is 173.24㎡ (approximately 52.40 tsubo), providing ample outdoor space.
Key property characteristics and special notes have been provided by the agent. The land is situated on two roads (excluding corner lots): a 4.9m wide public road to the southeast with a 4.4m frontage, and a 4m wide road to the west. The terrain is described as flat, with a two-tiered section in the garden area. The property includes parking space for two vehicles (subject to vehicle type). The building is a wooden structure located within the City Planning Act's Urbanization Area and is zoned as a Category I Low-Rise Exclusive Residential District, with a building-to-land ratio of 40% and a floor area ratio of 80%. The property is currently vacant.
Kamakura is a city steeped in history, once serving as the political capital of Japan during the Kamakura Shogunate from 1185 to 1333. This rich past is evident throughout the city, which is dotted with numerous historic temples and shrines. The property is conveniently located just a 9-minute walk from the Shonan Monorail's Nishi-Kamakura Station, providing easy access to the wider region. A major landmark and significant tourist attraction nearby is the iconic Great Buddha of Kamakura (Kotoku-in), a monumental outdoor bronze statue of Amida Buddha that is a designated National Treasure and a powerful symbol of the city's heritage.