2010s wood house in Nara

From the listing

A fine two-story log house built in 2010. The owner and a neighboring carpenter built it themselves. The building is surrounded by wooden decking, creating a beautiful space even before entering. Opening the front door reveals a soaring double-height interior. A raised tatami space in the back is pleasant. A wood stove sits by the entrance and works hard during the cold Soni winters. An L-shaped kitchen with IH cooktop; easy to serve meals to the raised tatami area. Spacious bathroom and toilet. The first floor also has a study alcove beside the stairs and an 8-mat bedroom; an air conditioner is installed but used only a few times per year. A 2-mat storage closet is welcome. The second floor is a 16-mat open space; in winter it's divided with vinyl curtains to improve wood stove efficiency. Custom-built doors at the stairs provide excellent insulation. Two covered parking spaces; additional parking available on the grounds. An outdoor workshop shed next to the garage. A pavilion on the expansive land was converted into a sauna with a cold bath, offering the best views for refreshment. Within wildlife-protection fencing, there is a vegetable garden space, and various fruit trees are planted, allowing for agricultural living. The roof has 18kW of solar panels under a fixed-rate power purchase agreement, with approximately 6.3 yen million in projected sales remaining. Plus 7-8 years of firewood in stock. Built for leisurely living, but the owner found the reality busier with gardening, firewood preparation, and maintenance maintenance. They reflected, "Though not as relaxing as hoped, it was a joyful time."