In the peaceful countryside of Kameoka, Kyoto, this rare Settan-style traditional home feels like living inside Japanese history 🏯. Estimated to be around 150 years old from the early Meiji period, the house sits on a spacious 671㎡ plot and has been carefully renovated to preserve its original character while supporting modern living.
The property offers approximately 182㎡ of living space with four bedrooms, blending tatami rooms, earthen-floor areas, and traditional storage spaces. Massive pine beams, thick wooden pillars, and handcrafted plaster walls.
A sun-filled south-facing garden adds seasonal beauty 🌿 and offers space for relaxation or entertaining, while multiple parking spaces provide rare convenience for a historic home. The property allows flexible use, including residential or mixed-use possibilities such as a café or guesthouse.
With a nearby bus stop and quick access to JR Kameoka and Namikawa stations, both reachable in about 8 minutes by car, this home offers the perfect balance between rural calm and everyday convenience. A true opportunity to live surrounded by heritage, nature, and quiet elegance ✨.
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