Ocean-View Secret Kominka Base Near Naoshima

• 📍 Location: 3-13 Hanezaki-cho, Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture | View on Google Maps
• 💴 Price: 6,000,000 Yen (Exceptional entry-point price for a classic country home)
• 🏠 Layout: Expansive 7DK, 2-story wooden construction—perfect for combining a residential area with a separate art studio or workshop space
• 🚾 Bathrooms & Toilets: 1 Bathroom / 1 Toilet room (Separated into distinct spaces via a traditional Japanese layout)
• 📐 Building Area: 129.17 m²
• 🌳 Land Area: A massive 904.85 m² multi-terrain lot featuring private residential ground, wilderness, and lush forest land
• 📅 Year Built: March 1967 (59 years old)
• 🏨 Current Use: Vacant house ready for a custom DIY renovation project
• 🚗 Parking: Free dedicated parking space capable of holding 3+ vehicles securely below the hillside trail
• 🚉 Transit Access: A quick 3-minute walk to the local Misaki-Nishi bus stop, or an 11 to 13-minute drive to JR Uno Station (the direct gateway ferry port to the world-famous art island, Naoshima)
• 🏪 Convenience Stores: Just a 3 to 4-minute drive to the nearest neighborhood convenience store for quick snacks and 24/7 essentials
• 🛒 Nearby Stores & Supermarkets: Located roughly an 11-minute drive away from major regional shopping complexes, supermarkets, and home centers
• 🍽️ Restaurants & Dining: Within a 5 to 10-minute drive to coastal eateries, fresh seafood spots, and cozy local cafes surrounding Uno Port and Shibukawa Beach

⚠️ Earthquake Safety Notice (Pre-1981 Build)

This property was built before the June 1981 amendment of Japan's Building Standards Act (known as Kyushin or old seismic standards). Buyers should note that it has not been certified to meet modern earthquake resistance standards. A professional structural assessment is highly recommended if you plan to undertake large-scale renovations.

🚗 Accessibility & Walkability Rating

• Rating: Car Highly Recommended
• Details: While local bus transit is a short 3-minute walk away, everyday amenities, major supermarkets, and train stations require a driving commute. Additionally, the property sits on a steep hill; cars must park in the lot below, requiring residents to walk up an inclined path to reach the front door.

🔨 Renovations Needed

• Status: Yes (Significant DIY/Renovation project required)
• Details: The home is sold in its current vacant condition. Buyers will need to budget for complete interior updates, compliance checks for old wooden plumbing/wiring, and cosmetic repairs. Please note that because the home sits in a landslide warning zone, complete rebuilding or major structural extensions are strictly limited by local cliff regulations. The property is best suited for buyers looking to preserve and retroactively restore the existing traditional structure.