1990s house in Nara

From the listing

A modest house nestled beside a Shinto shrine. The main living room features a wood stove. The large window openings create the sensation of living in the forest. The windows are double-glazed for insulation. The wood stove was replaced a few years ago, with brick work around it creating an appealing rustic atmosphere. The kitchen-dining area has loft storage above, and the living room has a cathedral ceiling with an open-plan design, making the space feel larger than its actual size. Though not a log house, the walls and ceiling are board-lined, offering that wood-warmth feeling. Originally used as a vacation home, it is large enough to serve as a primary residence. The water fixtures are functional but remain from the original construction 30 years ago; fixtures can be replaced as needed. The building exterior has a charming cottage-like appearance nestled in the forest. Firewood for the wood stove is stacked around the property. Vegetable gardening has long been practiced here, so one can start immediately. The property also has fruit trees (Japanese pepper, yuzu, blueberries) and wild mitsuba. Vegetable gardening, fruit cultivation, and gardening time await. A mountain-cabin-like space surrounded by trees, warm with wood, this property realizes that lifestyle dream.