On the peaceful island of Sado in Niigata, this rare countryside property offers a unique opportunity to own a traditional Japanese home for literally $0K 🏡. Sitting on a quiet hill, just 12 minutes by car from Ryotsu Port, this single story wooden house gives you both privacy and access to the island’s main gateway. The home offers a generous living space of 157m², giving you plenty of room to design your dream retreat.
The structure features a classic tiled roof and traditional construction, full of authentic charm. With this size you can expect multiple bedrooms and flexible living areas to adapt to your needs. What truly sets this property apart is the massive 1048m² land, including not only residential space but also fields, rice paddies, forest land and more. Imagine creating your own self sustainable lifestyle surrounded by nature, with the nearby Shirase fishing port adding a coastal touch 🌊.
This vacant home is ready for immediate handover, making it ideal for anyone looking to start a new life project in Japan without a high entry cost.
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