A traditional Japanese house with a $0 asking price? In Toyama, this 1955 home offers 222 m² of space and a chance to restore a piece of Japanese history. Its 9DK layout has nine rooms, four downstairs and five upstairs, plus a dining and kitchen area, giving you flexibility to plan bedrooms, hobby spaces or a home studio.
A long southeast-facing veranda invites tea breaks, while a tea ceremony preparation room, a traditional hearth and Japanese-style fittings preserve its distinctive character. 🍵 The offer also includes an adjacent 208 m² vacant lot, with parking space for about 10 cars and freehold ownership.
The house is vacant and available for immediate handover, but it needs renovation before moving in. Missing plumbing fixtures must be replaced, and the kitchen, bathroom and toilet need inspection and repairs but the house and adjacent lot cost $0. A project for someone ready to bring an old home back to life.
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