Situated at 1873-3 Shirahata, Sammu, Chiba, this property represents an extraordinary acquisition opportunity priced at $13,571 (based on ¥1,900,000 at 1 USD = 140) (Additional notary, processing, documentation, and tax expenses are estimated at approximately USD 10,000). For international buyers and forward-thinking property investors, this two-story traditional wooden residence offers an immediate entry point into Japan real estate with exceptionally low entry barrier and compelling potential for high-occupancy vacation rentals (Minpaku) or a personal weekend escape.
The residence encompasses 102 m² (1,096 ft²) of well-allocated living space arranged across an authentic 4DK floor plan. Every room measures at least six tatami mats in size, granting an airy and versatile interior ambiance. Set upon a flat, regularly shaped parcel of 200 m² (2,153 ft²), the property enjoys south-facing natural lighting, excellent cross-ventilation, and quiet neighborhood surroundings with very light vehicular traffic. Outdoor highlights feature a spacious driveway capable of parking three or more vehicles, an open garden zone ideal for a private vegetable garden or outdoor dining lounge, and a sunny south-facing balcony.
From an investment and geographic viewpoint, the location offers seamless access to first-class tourist destinations and key transit hubs. Narita International Airport (NRT) is reachable within approximately 30 to 35 minutes by car, making guest logistics exceptionally smooth for inbound travelers landing in Japan. Pristine coastal recreation is just minutes away: renowned Motosuka Beach on the picturesque Kujukuri Coast is an effortless 9-minute drive, celebrated for its wide sands, palm trees, and world-class surfing conditions. Leisure attractions within a short drive include Hasunuma Seaside Park and its expansive water recreation center (10 minutes), Naritasan Shinshoji Temple and its historic promenade (around 40 minutes), and premium shopping at Shisui Premium Outlets (35 minutes).
Rail transit connectivity is accessible via Naruto Station (JR Sobu Main Line) located approximately 8 minutes away by car, providing direct train links into Chiba City and central Tokyo. Whether envisioned as an income-generating beachside holiday lodge, a serene telework sanctuary, or a long-term capital asset, this home delivers unmatched value and lifestyle fulfillment in Chiba Prefecture.
Description:
First Floor (Ground Floor):
The home opens into a traditional entrance foyer that leads into the central hallway. To the left is an independent 6.0-tatami Japanese-style room measuring approximately 10 m² (105 ft²). Adjacent to this room is a dedicated dining and kitchen area of 10 m² (107 ft²) equipped with a sink, cooking counter, and a service door leading outside. The sanitary facilities are arranged sequentially along the side, featuring an independent toilet room, a private washroom/vanity space, and an enclosed bathroom with an exterior window. The main living wing consists of two interconnecting traditional rooms: a central 6.0-tatami room of 10 m² (105 ft²) and a formal 8.0-tatami room of 13 m² (140 ft²) fitted with a decorative alcove (tokonoma) and multiple built-in storage closets, wrapped by an exterior sunlit corridor with additional storage.
Second Floor:
The staircase ascends to an expansive 12.0-tatami Western-style room spanning 19 m² (209 ft²). This versatile, sunlit space features an entire wall of built-in cabinetry divided into four generous closet sections and offers direct walk-out access to a private exterior balcony.
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