Historic 1874 Wooden House in Tsukumi with Land for Sale
This property, listed as Vacant House Bank No. 141 in the Hishiro/Shiura area of Tsukumi City, is a unique piece of history. A two-story wooden house built in 1874, it offers a rare opportunity to own a traditional Japanese home. The purchase price is set at a very accessible 1,000,000 yen. The property has been vacant since 2013 and requires significant renovation, with the cost of repairs to be borne by the buyer. A key feature is that there is additional land available for purchase separately alongside the house.
The house sits on a generous plot of 186.36 square meters. The total building area is 102.47 square meters, distributed across two floors. The first floor features a traditional Japanese layout with an 8-tatami mat living room, a 4.5-tatami Western-style room, and two Japanese-style rooms (4.5-tatami and 8-tatami). It is equipped with a kitchen, a bath, and a toilet. The second floor currently consists of open living, Western-style, and Japanese-style spaces but lacks a kitchen, bath, or toilet. The property includes a storage shed and a garden.
Equipment and utilities are in place: electricity and telephone lines are connected, TV antenna is available, and the property uses propane gas. The water supply is from the city's water system, and the toilet is a flush type. Parking is available, but arrangements must be discussed with the local district. The special note reiterates that there is land available for simultaneous separate sale.
The property is located in the scenic coastal city of Tsukumi in Oita Prefecture, an area famous for its beautiful coastline and citrus production. An interesting local fact is that Tsukumi is home to one of Japan's major cement industries, with its port playing a key historical role in that trade. The closest major tourist attraction is the stunning Tsukumi Sea Cave, a natural limestone cavern accessible by boat, known for its brilliant blue waters and unique rock formations.
