1990s house in Nara
1990s house in Nara
Soni, Nara
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Location
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Full description
This house sits quietly next to a shrine. The main living room features a wood stove. The large window sashes create a feeling of living in the forest. The sashes are double-glazed, providing insulation against the cold. The wood stove was newly replaced a few years ago, and the brickwork around it creates a charming atmosphere. The upper part of the kitchen-dining area has a loft storage, and the upper part of the living room has a vaulted ceiling with an open void, creating a sense of space greater than the actual square footage. Although not a true log house, the walls and ceilings are clad in wood, creating a warm wooden ambiance. Besides the main living space, there are 2 other rooms. Originally used as a vacation home, it is large enough to serve as a primary residence. A 6-mat tatami room and a bedroom with built-in bunk beds. Doesn't it have a mountain lodge atmosphere? The water facilities are functional, but they remain from when the building was constructed about 30 years ago. If needed, only the fixtures can be replaced. The building exterior has a charming, compact impression nestled in the forest. Firewood for the wood stove is stacked around the building perimeter. Because this property has long been used for home vegetable gardening, you can start gardening right away. The grounds also have fruit trees including pepper, yuzu, and blueberries, and wild Japanese ginger grows naturally. Time spent on vegetable gardening, fruit cultivation, and gardening will be enjoyable. A mountain lodge-like space surrounded by trees, living with the warmth of wood, this property can help you achieve that lifestyle.
Specifications
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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.
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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/031
Where a fact is missing, we say so rather than guess. Data from the source listing plus official government records.