This extraordinary countryside property in Nara feels like stepping into another era. 🇯🇵 Set on 882㎡ of land, it combines a 135㎡ traditional 5DK main house with a huge 132㎡ four-room annex, plus a storehouse and shed, creating 287㎡ of total building space. Inside, the character is incredible: tatami rooms, carved transoms, shoin details, an engawa overlooking a Japanese garden, a lattice ceiling, thick timber beams and an 11-tatami earthen-floor kitchen with its original kamado stove. 🌱
The annex is equally special, with vintage frosted-glass signage, a counter and dramatic painted sliding doors, making it ideal as a studio, guest space or creative retreat. The property also includes 198㎡ of farmland, front and rear Japanese gardens and parking for up to two cars. Surrounded by mountains and close to the Totsukawa River and Tanize Suspension Bridge, this could become an unforgettable family escape, artist residence or traditional holiday home. 🌄
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