Historic Land in Central Tsunagi Town, Kumamoto
This offering comprises a spacious plot of land located in the heart of Tsunagi Town, Ashikita District, Kumamoto Prefecture. The site is the former grounds of a sake brewing family from the Meiji era, known for supporting literary figures such as Tokutomi Soho and his brother. Spanning approximately 250 tsubo (a combination of 600.81 square meters of residential land and 226 square meters of farmland), the property provides ample space for various lifestyle designs, including a two-generation home, a residence with a kitchen garden, or a custom single-story house.
The location offers convenient access to daily amenities and public facilities within walking distance. Tsunagi Nursery School is 150 meters away, Tsunagi Elementary School is 900 meters away, and Tsunagi Junior High School is 450 meters away. A supermarket (Super Coop) is located 450 meters from the site. For transportation, Tsunagi Station on the Hisatsu Orange Railway is a 6-minute walk, and Shin-Minamata Station on the Kyushu Shinkansen is accessible via a 9-minute bus ride. The Tsunagi IC entrance is a 4-minute drive away. The town provides a subsidy of up to 500,000 yen (50% of costs) for new construction and exterior work by local contractors. The property is being sold as-is with a boundary survey. Utilities include running water and electricity, while gas is not connected and the sewer connection status is unknown. The land includes remnants of the previous estate, such as a well and a shrine. The asking price is 3.5 million yen for the residential land alone, or 4 million yen for both the residential land and the farmland. The seller is open to price negotiation if the property is purchased in its current condition.