1970s wood house in Nara

From the listing

A charming property with a wonderfully open and scenic veranda overlooking the garden. On clear days, one can relax leisurely like a cat while gazing at the vegetable garden from the veranda. The first floor benefits from excellent cross-ventilation in summer due to the veranda and large north-facing windows. The second floor is largely attic space. The entrance features a charming red stepping stone that warmly welcomes visitors, with a weathered patina that speaks to the house's history. Just inside the entrance is a traditional square-shaped Japanese room; one room is carpeted. The utilities were renovated a few years ago and are ready for immediate occupancy. However, the toilet is simple water-flush (septic system), so installing a proper septic tank may be worth considering. The second floor has two 6-mat rooms and an impressive 25-mat attic space, too spacious to use merely for storage. Water damage marks were visible on the ceiling but were repaired about 5 years ago, and the flooring has been recently replaced. Original construction drawings were discovered in a corner of the attic. Outdoor storage offers ample space for garden tools and equipment. The garden plots were well-maintained by the owner who lives elsewhere in the village, providing an ideal ready-made environment for starting a vegetable garden. / Remarks: This property previously used renovation subsidy funds, so subsidy funds cannot be used again in this transaction.