Spacious Traditional Wooden Home in Buzen City with Panoramic Views
This substantial property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a large, traditional Japanese wooden house in Buzen City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Priced at 2.4 million yen, the home offers a generous 180.72 sqm (approximately 54.66 tsubo) of living space spread over two floors, situated on a sizable 447.84 sqm (approximately 135.47 tsubo) plot of land. The layout is exceptionally spacious, configured as a 7K, comprising seven rooms including eight-tatami and ten-tatami Japanese-style rooms, providing ample flexibility for living arrangements, home offices, or guest quarters.
According to the agent's notes, the property features a classic, old-fashioned kitchen and two separate toilets. The bathroom is equipped with a bathtub, and there is a shared washbasin area. The entrance hall and additional spaces offer potential for various uses. A notable feature is the property's excellent views. The land, which is partially sloped, includes a garden area that could be developed into a parking space. The property comes with parking available for three or more vehicles, with one space offered free of charge. The current status is vacant. The building was constructed in June 1972, making it approximately 53 years and 9 months old, and is of traditional wood-frame construction. The property is located in a Category I Exclusive Residential Zone within an unlined urban planning area.
The home is located in the Oaza Ushima area of Buzen City, a short 11-minute walk from Ushima Station on the JR Nippo Main Line, providing convenient rail access. The surrounding region of northern Kyushu is rich in natural beauty and history. An interesting local fact is that the nearby city of Nakatsu is famous for being the birthplace of the scholar and entrepreneur Yataro Iwasaki, founder of the Mitsubishi conglomerate. For a major tourist attraction, residents can easily visit the stunning coastal scenery and historic sites of the Kunisaki Peninsula, a UNESCO Global Geopark known for its unique volcanic landscape and ancient Rokugo Manzan temple culture.
