Spacious 4LDK Family Home in Kikuchi with Comprehensive Renovation
This charming two-story wooden house, built in 1996, presents a fantastic opportunity for families seeking a comfortable and well-located home in Kumamoto's Kikuchi area. The property features a generous 4LDK layout with a total floor area of 110.12 square meters, providing ample space for family living. The home has undergone a significant and comprehensive renovation in May 2025, ensuring modern comfort and peace of mind. This renovation included a complete replacement of all water-related fixtures (kitchen, bathroom, toilet, washbasin, and water heater), new wallpaper throughout all rooms, new flooring on the first floor, replacement of some interior doors, and exterior wall work.
The property's equipment and features are extensive. The kitchen boasts a system kitchen with a counter, a 3-burner IH cooktop, and a dishwasher. The bathroom and toilet facilities include a dedicated bath with a reheating function and bath dryer, a dedicated toilet, a washbasin with a shower attachment, a warm-water washing toilet seat, and a separate laundry area indoors. For comfort and efficiency, the home is all-electric and features an energy-saving water heater (EcoCute), air conditioning, and flooring throughout. Storage is abundant with a walk-in closet, underfloor storage, closets in all rooms, and a shoe box. Security is provided by a TV monitor intercom, and the property benefits from public water and sewage systems. Two free parking spaces are available on-site.
According to the agent's special notes and remarks, the current status of the property is vacant, and free viewings can be arranged by appointment. The notes also mention compliance with the Landscape Act and Aviation Law. A detailed monthly payment example is provided: for a loan of 24 million yen at a variable interest rate of 0.780% (with preferential rates from SBI Shinsei Bank) over a 50-year repayment period with no down payment or bonus payments, the estimated monthly payment would be 48,318 yen. The agent emphasizes this is just an example and conditions apply. The surrounding environment is highly convenient, with Nishigōshi Minami Elementary School a 3-minute walk away (approx. 190m), Nishigōshi Minami Junior High School a 13-minute walk (approx. 1000m), Nishigōshi Minami Nursery a 7-minute walk (approx. 560m), a 7-Eleven convenience store a 6-minute walk (approx. 420m), Discount Drug Cosmos Kikuminami Store a 6-minute walk (approx. 450m), a HelloDay supermarket a 5-minute walk (approx. 400m), Kikuminami Hospital a 15-minute walk (approx. 1150m), Suya Civic Center a 16-minute walk (approx. 1210m), Kami-Suya Post Office an 8-minute walk (approx. 640m), and Tsuruhata Park an 11-minute walk (approx. 840m). The agent encourages interested parties to contact 'Remado Co., Ltd.' at any time.
The area offers a balanced suburban lifestyle within Kumamoto Prefecture. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Kikuchi River valley is renowned for its beautiful gorges and hot springs, offering a natural retreat. For a major tourist attraction, residents are within a reasonable driving distance of the iconic Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan's premier historic castles, which is a must-visit landmark and a symbol of the region's rich samurai history.