Farmhouse, Nara (f7)
1950s wood house in Nara
Soni, Nara
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Location
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Full description
A charming house with a magnificent macaque tree at the entrance. Gradually renovated for livability, particularly water fixtures, before becoming vacant in 2015, so it's ready to move into immediately. The first-floor living space follows the original construction, but the staircase has been replaced, a 6-mat room to the southeast has been added, and various renovations applied. The kitchen has been beautifully refinished with new flooring. The space now occupied by the stairwell once housed a 'tea room' (tatami sitting area); the built-in shelf for serving tea from the kitchen is quite striking. Water fixtures have been replaced; the bathtub has not been used once since renovation. The toilet, which once required going outdoors, has been relocated to a more accessible position. The second floor has a 6-mat room and an 8-mat room, with views of Soni Highland in the distance. The rear garden has enough space for a modest vegetable garden, and there is also farmland a short distance away. Consider starting a vegetable garden in the back yard. Water fixtures are clean, and the property has been carefully maintained even while vacant, perfect for those who want to start living immediately after purchase.
Specifications
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Utilities
Area and hazard data
- About 125.7 km from the coast
- About 29.7 km to the nearest primary school
A pre-1981 build predates Japan's current earthquake code, which can matter for insurance and renovation. We flag the era from the year built where we have it.
Floor plans
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Where this data comes from
- Earthquake-hazard forecast, from the national J-SHIS model (2024).
- Stations, coastline and schools, from Japan's Ministry of Land mapping data.
Checked against the town's listing: 2026-08-25
Source listing last changed: 2026-08-11
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Original listing: https://sonisummit.com/property/030
Where a fact is missing, we say so rather than guess. Data from the source listing plus official government records.