Spacious Wooden House with All-Electric Amenities in Uto City
This charming wooden house, built in 1979, offers a comfortable and well-equipped living space in Uto City, Kumamoto Prefecture. The property features a unique and recommended two-story entrance hall with a high ceiling, creating a bright and open atmosphere. It comes with all-electric appliances, including an Eco Cute water heater with an automatic bath filling function and a reheating feature. The kitchen is equipped with an IH cooktop, though installation is required. The unit includes a Western-style toilet with a bidet seat and warm-water washing function.
The house has a 3SDK layout with a total floor area of 59.61 square meters (measured to the wall center). It is situated on the second floor of a two-story building with a total of one unit. The main living areas face southeast for good natural light. Notable amenities include a dedicated laundry area, a covered parking space for one car with additional space available upon consultation, a motorcycle parking area, a bicycle parking area, and furnished rooms with clean furniture included.
Special notes from the agent include the property's location within a flood hazard area (for high tide and river flooding), requiring contents insurance. A guarantee company is mandatory for the lease, with an initial fee equivalent to one month's total rent. The renewal fee is 0 yen. A cleaning fee of 60,000 yen is required upon moving out. The property is currently vacant, and move-in timing is negotiable. It is permissible for office use, pets, room sharing, and interior customization. Importantly, tenants who sign a contract for this property are eligible for a subsidy of up to 1.2 million yen.
The location is highly convenient, with Uto City Mall (a shopping mall) just 550 meters away. Other nearby facilities include a supermarket (150m), a convenience store (450m), a drugstore (550m), a park (400m), and a bank (150m). For transportation, JR Uto Station on the Kagoshima Main Line is a 17-minute walk (1,700m), providing excellent access. The Matsubase Interchange is a 14-minute drive away. The area is served by Uto Elementary School (1,400m) and Tsurujo Junior High School (500m).
Uto City is situated in the center of Kyushu, known as a junction for major north-south and east-west highways and rail lines, offering excellent access to Fukuoka, central Kumamoto City, and Kagoshima. It boasts a balance of abundant mountain and sea nature alongside large commercial facilities, offering a "just-right country lifestyle." The city has expanded various subsidies, including up to 1 million yen for home purchases in the western area. An interesting local landmark is the historic Uto Castle (Tsurujo) site, a symbol of the city's samurai past, located near the junior high school that bears its name.
