Broadacre House, Shimane (42)
2000s wood house on a large plot in Shimane
Gotsu, Shimane
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Location
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Full description
Introduction: ◎A single-story property located about 40 minutes by car from central Gotsu City toward Hiroshima, near the border with neighboring Kawamoto Town. ◎Built in a natural, scenic area overlooking the Gou River (a first-class river), with extensive grounds of approximately 1,000 square meters. ◎Approximately 10 vehicles can be parked on the grounds, with additional space available for vegetable gardening. ◎Built in 2001, this single-story building is increasingly popular; furniture and fixtures remain and are in quite good condition. ◎The interior features five Japanese-style rooms and a spacious living-dining area. Rooms are bright with good natural lighting throughout. ◎All-electric heating, flush toilets, and unit bathroom installed. ◎Delivered in as-is condition. Many usable furniture and fixtures are included; buyer is responsible for removing unwanted items. ◎Farmland is available in the same area; please consult during viewing if interested. / Repairs needed: ■Electric water heater replacement ■IH cooktop replacement ■Two window panes need repair (cracked) ■Furniture/fixture removal ■Front door lock replacement - please confirm additional items on site during viewing. / Special notes: ■Part of the land is within a landslide warning zone (yellow zone) [steep slopes/debris flow]. ■Part of the land is within a landslide special warning zone (red zone) [steep slopes]. ■The building is within a landslide warning zone (yellow zone) [steep slopes/debris flow].
Specifications
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Utilities
Area and hazard data
- About 234.7 km from the coast
- About 233.6 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
Municipal conditions and restrictions
Some towns attach conditions to an empty-home purchase, for example a residency requirement or farmland-law (nochi-ho) approval, which is a local sign-off needed before farmland can change hands or use. These come from the source listing.
- UI-turn residents only until October 31, 2026
Always confirm the current conditions with the town before you commit.
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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: 2026-08-02
Source listing last changed: 2025-11-13
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Original listing: https://www.city.gotsu.lg.jp/site/akiya/38841.html
Where a fact is missing, we say so rather than guess. Data from the source listing plus official government records.