A Charming Rental House in Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture
This property is a unique rental house listed on the Kitsuki City Akiya Bank, situated in a peaceful, rural setting on the border between Ota and Aki areas. It is an ideal property for those interested in agriculture or dairy farming, offering a detached home surrounded by pastoral scenery.
The house is a single-story (平屋) wooden structure built in January 1955, making it 71 years old. The layout is a 4K configuration. Important notes from the agent indicate the property is offered 'as-is' (現状渡し), meaning any repair costs will be the tenant's responsibility. Specific conditions noted include a broken roof corner (though no water leakage is reported) and a section of sunken flooring. A prior appointment is required for viewing.
Key equipment and facilities (設備) include a back kitchen entrance (勝手口), windows in the kitchen and bathroom, a septic tank system (汲取), propane gas, other water supply, a Japanese-style room (和室) with an alcove (床の間), an engawa veranda (縁側), a field (畑), a vegetable garden (家庭菜園), ample storage space, a separate washroom with a window, and a garden.
Special features (特徴) highlight that the property is pet-friendly (ペット対応), registered with the Akiya Bank (空き家バンク登録物件), a single-story home, and enjoys田园风景 (rural scenery). Remarks (備考) provide distances to local facilities: Ota Kodomo-en (7.8km), Ota Elementary School (7.9km), Yamaga Junior High School (20.7km), Kitsuki City Hall Ota Branch (7.9km), Yamaga Hospital (20.7km), and A-Coop Yamaga supermarket (19.3km). Handover is negotiable (相談), and this is the only rental unit in the building.
The area around Kitsuki City is rich in history and natural beauty. An interesting fact is that Kitsuki is known for its well-preserved samurai district, often called 'Little Kyoto of Oita,' featuring steep castle town slopes. The closest major landmark is the historic Kitsuki Castle, a reconstructed castle offering panoramic views of the surrounding area and Beppu Bay.