Traditional Japanese House in Ashikita with Detached Annex and Storage
This property is a traditional Japanese house located in the Imuta area of Ashikita Town, Kumamoto Prefecture. It is being offered for sale at a price of 2,000,000 yen (tax included). The land area is 268.39 square meters with a building area of 84.95 square meters. The main house features a 3DK layout plus a storage room. The property is approximately 0.5km from Uedaura Station.
According to the agent's notes, the current condition requires minor repairs to be move-in ready. These repairs include tatami mat replacement, sliding door paper replacement, and floor material polishing. The year of construction is unknown but is estimated to be over 50 years old, and the property has been vacant for over 5 years. The structure is wooden and single-story. Utilities include city water, a combined septic tank, a flush toilet, a shower with a mixed faucet, and a kerosene boiler for bath heating. The kitchen is equipped with a mixed faucet and a gas stove, with a gas water heater for hot water.
Key features include attic storage accessible by a dedicated staircase from the DK (dining-kitchen). There is also a separate two-story annex on the premises. The first floor of the annex is used as a farm tool shed, while the second floor contains two 6-tatami mat Japanese-style rooms, a wide veranda, and a balcony. It is important to note that the entire property is located within a sediment flow caution area and a steep slope caution area (Yellow Zone). For detailed interior views, prospective buyers are directed to view the property on the "Kumamoto Prefecture Akiya Bank Platform." Parking is available for one car on the premises, with space for one or more additional cars inside a warehouse.
The Ashikita area offers a serene lifestyle surrounded by nature. An interesting local fact is that the nearby town of Yatsushiro is famous for its traditional Yatsushiro ware pottery, a craft with a history dating back over 400 years. The closest major landmark is the scenic Kuma River, one of Japan's three fastest-flowing rivers, renowned for its rafting tours and beautiful gorges.