In the forested hills of Shiso City in Hyogo, this cozy 1LDK log house with a spacious loft feels like a hidden escape made for slow living. Set in a quiet villa area and surrounded by greenery, it sits on a 260㎡ plot with a gentle slope, offering space to enjoy barbecues, forest bathing, or simply relaxing on the large newly built wooden deck completed in 2023 ✨.
Price update. This charming log house was reduced from 7 million yen to 5.8 million yen, a price drop of around 17%, making it an even more attractive nature retreat 🌲.
Inside, the original 45㎡ log house was expanded with a 9㎡ mini log extension, creating a more functional dining and kitchen area. A warm 13 tatami living room welcomes you on the first floor, followed by a 5 tatami dining kitchen. Upstairs, a 10 tatami loft comfortably fits two beds, perfect for sleeping or a cozy reading corner 🛏️.
The house is equipped with essential amenities including a bathroom, shower, dedicated toilet, hot water, propane gas, and a gas stove. A small storage shed and on-site parking add to the practicality. Located about 30 minutes by car from the Yamazaki IC, this property is easy to reach while still feeling worlds away from city life 🍃.
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