They knew they wanted to live a simple, rural life but still have access to modern amenities ... the country has 8.5 million akiya, or abandoned houses, in rural areas for sale.

An akiya bank is a database maintained by the local municipalities for abandoned or vacant ... old toilet in favor of a modern bathroom. "The intent is to bring the house back to its former ...

While bringing the house into the modern era, the couple was committed ... Their transformation of the abandoned house into a warm and welcoming home is a testament to their dedication—and ...

This home on Lake Jordan in Titus, Ala., was left unfinished and abandoned for 15 years until a friend of the original owner ...

A once-derelict building left abandoned for almost 20 years has been transformed into five modern flats. The five-storey townhouse in Augusta Gardens, Folkestone, had fallen into severe disrepair ...