No.202 Michise House: A Renovated Vacant Home in a Quiet, Green Neighborhood Near the Sea

This property, listed on the Kihoku Town Akiya Bank, is a detached house for sale located in a quiet residential area of Kihoku Town, Mie Prefecture. The house offers a 3DK layout with a total floor area of 89.10 square meters, situated on a corner plot of land measuring 186.67 square meters. Built in May 1980, the exterior was recently renovated in February 2024, with partial repainting of the bargeboards and roofing sheets.

The property is equipped with electricity, tap water, a septic tank, propane gas, and features a garden. Key highlights include its registration with the local vacant house bank, a quiet residential neighborhood, proximity to the sea, a green and lush residential area, and its corner lot position. Additional features include parking for two or more cars, a south-facing orientation, a system kitchen, two toilets, a reheating function for the bath, suitability for two-generation living, and a monitor-equipped intercom. The property is currently vacant, and the handover date is negotiable.

The area of Kihoku Town in southern Mie Prefecture is known for its stunning coastal scenery along the Kumano Sea. An interesting local fact is that the town is part of the larger Kumano region, a sacred area with a history of pilgrimage dating back over a thousand years, which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The closest major landmark is the scenic Kumano Kodō pilgrimage routes, ancient trails that weave through the mountains and lead to the grand shrines of Kumano.