Nogaya 4-chome House

*Nogaya 4 Chome Custom Built Wooden Residence in Tokyo
Completed in November 2021, this architect designed two level wooden residence stands on a generous 436.58 sqm land parcel with a building area of 125.59 sqm. With a building coverage ratio of 40 percent and a floor area ratio of 80 percent, the property enjoys a peaceful low density residential setting that enhances privacy, sunlight, and long term value.

*Architecture Rooted in Japanese Craftsmanship
・At the heart of the home stands a single large solid wood pillar that serves as both structural core and symbolic anchor. The residence was built using traditional oriokigumi timber framing, assembled through precisely interlocking wooden joints without metal nails. Only a limited number of craftsmen retain this expertise today, making the construction itself a rare expression of heritage and permanence.
・Natural uncut timber has been carefully selected throughout, allowing the materials to age beautifully over time. Upon entering, the gentle scent of wood and the open roof structure create a sense of calm, warmth, and quiet strength. The doma entrance is finished without concrete beneath, fostering a subtle connection to the earth and enhancing natural temperature regulation. Even during Tokyo’s hot summers, the interior remains remarkably cool and comfortable.
・Built in closets and shoe cabinets are crafted from solid wood, offering both durability and refined storage.

*Wellness and Everyday Sanctuary
The home is equipped with private wellness facilities including a steam sauna and an oxygen capsule, supporting daily health and recovery. More than a residence, it functions as a sanctuary for reflection, restoration, and balanced living.

*A Garden That Celebrates the Seasons
・The front garden features a rare and auspicious plum tree that produces both red and white blossoms from a single trunk. In spring, petals from two magnificent neighboring cherry trees drift across the garden, creating a memorable seasonal landscape. Butterbur shoots and bamboo shoots grow naturally and can be harvested, offering the first tastes of spring.
・In early spring, butterbur sprouts (fukinoto) and bamboo shoots emerge naturally on the grounds, offering seasonal delicacies straight from the land. The rear garden features a vegetable plot ready for serious home gardening: cultivated through natural farming methods, its microbially rich soil yields healthy, deeply flavorful produce. From sowing seeds to harvesting for your own table, a life connected to the soil is a rare luxury in the city. Daffodils and tulips bloom in spring, followed by white dandelions in summer, letting you feel the changing seasons in everyday life.
・The generous grounds also invite you to enjoy time gathered around a fire — a garden barbecue, or a modest bonfire of fallen leaves. While open-air burning is prohibited in principle in Machida City, small-scale household leaf burning and cooking such as barbecues fall under the city's officially designated exemptions (*). An evening spent watching the flames flicker is a quiet indulgence unique to this home.

*This is not a home designed for extravagance, but for authenticity, craftsmanship, and emotional depth. A rare opportunity for discerning buyers seeking a meaningful retreat in Tokyo.

Features

Corner Room

Dishwasher

Other features include:

Kitchen, Hot Water, Lighting Fixtures, Cooking Stove, Large Garden, Aircon, Open Kitchen, Toilet, Washlet, Separate Bath Toilet, Independent Wash Basin, Parking

Floor Plan

Note: actual layout may differ slightly from this floorplan.