Charming Traditional Home with Engawa and Round Window in Uto City
This distinctive property, located in the Shimmamachi district of Uto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, offers a unique living experience characterized by its traditional Japanese architectural features. The home is immediately notable for its charming engawa (veranda) facing the garden and its distinctive round window, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Built in August 1964, this 98-square-meter wooden structure is a single-story home with a 4LDK layout, providing ample space for family living.
The property includes a generous 394.53-square-meter plot of land, featuring a garden, a dedicated parking space for motorcycles, and a bicycle parking area. The home comes partially furnished with some furniture and appliances. Key equipment includes public water supply (with an additional well on the premises), propane gas, a connection to the public sewer system, an indoor laundry area, a dedicated bath, and a dedicated Western-style toilet with a bidet seat. The kitchen is equipped for propane gas use.
Special notes and remarks for the property are as follows: The Uto City Hall is 1,800 meters away. There is a possibility that the land subdivision process for the property boundary may take some time. Please note that an extension to the building is unregistered (the floor area is an estimate). There is one storage shed on the property. The area is rich in nature, with parks, spring-fed ponds, and mountain trails nearby. Purchasing this property makes you eligible for a subsidy of up to 600,000 yen.
The surrounding area of Uto City is known as the heart of Kyushu, offering excellent access via major roads and rail lines to Fukuoka, central Kumamoto City, and Kagoshima. The city provides a balanced lifestyle with abundant natural beauty from the sea and mountains, alongside convenient urban amenities. An interesting local fact is that Uto City is actively promoting migration with various expanded subsidies, including up to 1,000,000 yen for home purchases in the western region. The closest major landmark is the iconic and active volcano, Mount Aso, one of Japan's largest calderas and a major national park, located within a reasonable driving distance.
