For just $74,000USD 💰, you get a massive 274 m² traditional Japanese home built in 1956 with an incredible 11SLDK layout, making it perfect for a large family, a guesthouse project, a retreat, or anyone looking for space that's almost impossible to find at this price.
Sitting on over 1,247 m² of land, the property also includes warehouses, a traditional kura storehouse, storage buildings, farmland, and even rice fields. Renovations completed in 2023 refreshed the plumbing, interior, and roof, so much of the hard work has already been done.
I shared this house over a year ago, but it still hasn't sold. Its peaceful, secluded location isn't for everyone. When I first featured it, it was effectively worth about $82K USD, but thanks to the weaker Japanese yen, today it can be yours for just $74K, making this already affordable property an even better bargain than before.
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