This compact detached residential property is situated in the peaceful town of Yorii in Saitama Prefecture. Located at 3864-3 Tomita, Yorii, Osato District, Saitama 369-1216, Japón, this two-story wooden home offers an exceptional entry-point opportunity for micro-investors and lifestyle buyers looking for a strategic base near nature with Tokyo metropolitan connectivity. The property is offered at USD 17,857 (based on 2,500,000 JPY at 1 USD = 140) (Additional notary, processing, documentation, and tax expenses are estimated at approximately USD 10,000), making it a highly accessible freehold asset with considerable rental or vacation-use potential.
The property occupies a freehold land parcel of 121 m² (1,307 ft²) with a building footprint of 60 m² (642 ft²). The interior features a practical 3DK layout that combines traditional tatami flooring with essential utilities, including a dedicated gas kitchen, a functional unit bath, and a bathroom window for ventilation. The house is well-suited for a minimalist suburban retreat, a shared house, or a rental home catering to workers and outdoor enthusiasts visiting the nearby mountain and river districts.
For recreation and tourism, the property stands in a highly desirable regional location. The famous Nagatoro Gorge, renowned for its dramatic rock formations, river boating, and seasonal foliage, is within an easy 20-minute drive. The scenic Chichibu area, a major hub for shrine visits, hiking, and hot spring resorts, is reachable in under 40 minutes by car. Additionally, the historic Hachigata Castle ruins and the family-friendly Saitama Museum of Rivers are less than a 12-minute drive away.
For modern conveniences, the newly built Fukaya Hanazono Premium Outlets, offering upscale shopping and dining, are only a 10-minute drive from the property. Transportation logistics are remarkably convenient; the Hanazono Interchange on the Kan-Etsu Expressway is accessible in under 10 minutes, allowing drivers to reach downtown Tokyo in just over an hour. This unique combination of low entry cost, proximity to famous natural parks, and reliable expressway access makes the property a practical investment or secondary home.
Description:
First Floor
The first floor features a side entrance equipped with built-in shoe storage (SB). This entry corridor leads directly to the primary living spaces. Toward the front of the home is a separate dining and kitchen (DK) area, complete with a long counter, sink, and stove space. On the left side of the floor is a 6-mat traditional tatami room of 10 m² (105 ft²) with an adjacent closet under the stairs. The home's sanitary utilities are clustered at the rear, consisting of a separate toilet room, a dedicated washroom with a vanity sink and washing machine space, and an independent unit bathroom.
Second Floor
The second floor serves as the main sleeping quarters, accessed via a central staircase. The landing separates two independent 6-mat bedrooms. On the left is a traditional Japanese-style tatami bedroom of 10 m² (105 ft²) with built-in closet storage. On the right is a Western-style bedroom of 10 m² (105 ft²) with wood flooring, also utilizing adjacent closet space and featuring a decorative bay window projection at the front.
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