A Historic Post-War Home in Nakatsu, Oita

This property presents a unique opportunity to own a piece of post-war Japanese history. Located in the Koimawari area of Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture, this wooden-built house dates back to March 1947, offering a tangible connection to a pivotal era. With a generous land size of 167.30 square meters (approximately 50.60 tsubo) and a building area of 89.24 square meters (approximately 26.99 tsubo), the home provides substantial space spread over two stories.

The layout is a spacious 6K configuration, comprising six Japanese-style rooms and one Western-style room. The breakdown includes Japanese rooms of 6, 6, 8, 9, and 12 jo (a traditional unit of area), alongside a 6-jo Western-style room, plus a service room, offering versatile living arrangements. The property is equipped with essential utilities, which include propane gas, a public water supply, a cesspit system for wastewater, and electricity. The bathroom is notably spacious, measuring one tsubo or more, and the property comes with lighting fixtures installed.

Nakatsu City is a historically rich area on the northern coast of Kyushu, famous for Nakatsu Castle, a flatland castle built in the 17th century. The city has a strong connection to the scholar Fukuzawa Yukichi, one of the founders of modern Japan, who was born here. The property is situated within a 22-minute walk from Nakatsu Station on the JR Nippo Main Line, providing regional connectivity. The area offers a blend of coastal scenery and historical significance, making it a compelling location for those seeking a life away from the major metropolitan centers.

This home is categorized as an akiya, or vacant house, and is sold with full ownership rights. Additional features include available parking for a monthly fee of 2,500 yen and a gently sloping land topography. As a property from the immediate post-war period, it represents not just a home but a restoration project with significant character and potential.