This beautifully restored kominka in Nara City is a true masterpiece of design and soul. 🏯 Originally built in 1968, this wooden home with a loft has been reimagined by an architect who artfully blended traditional craftsmanship with timeless modern aesthetics. Spanning 115㎡, the main house includes cozy tatami rooms, a Western-style bedroom, and a dining area with Italian terracotta tiles and a wood-burning stove for Nara’s peaceful winters. 🌿
Beyond the main residence, the property features four distinct buildings, the main kominka, a former tea factory turned creative workshop with a view of Lake Tsukigase, a renovated storehouse that now serves as a guest suite, and a two-story structure with a music studio upstairs and storage below.
The home is surrounded by a stone garden, a large wooden deck perfect for barbecues, and even includes a portable pizza oven for starlit dinners. A rare countryside gem where art, tradition, and slow living harmonize beautifully.
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