Spacious Steel-Frame Home with Sauna, Jacuzzi, and Fireplace in Aso City, Kumamoto
This expansive two-storey steel-frame property, located in the Otome area of Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture, offers a versatile living space of approximately 116 tsubo (385.63 sqm) on a substantial 510 tsubo (1,684 sqm) plot. Built in December 1989, the home is designed for comfort and entertainment, featuring a sauna, a jacuzzi bath, and a convective secondary combustion wood-burning stove. The interior includes a 36-tatami mat living, dining, and kitchen area on the first floor, a 34-tatami mat multi-purpose room, and two Japanese-style rooms on the second floor, each with storage. A loft space offers a room for hobbies with a view.
The property is equipped with numerous amenities, including multiple toilets, indoor storage rooms, a double-entry vestibule, and dedicated laundry spaces. The exterior boasts a large parking area capable of accommodating 8 to 10 regular cars or two large buses, two covered barbecue facilities, and a garden with various trees. The building's east and west sides have covered laundry-drying spaces with existing roofs and pillars, which could potentially be converted into additional rooms by adding walls. The property is connected to city water and sewage, uses LP gas, and has electricity from Kyushu Electric Power. Fire alarm and smoke detection systems are installed throughout, along with emergency lighting and security lighting at the entrance and parking area.
The location offers a balance of rural space and urban convenience. Local amenities such as convenience stores, supermarkets, hospitals, and city hall are within a 3 to 10-minute drive. The property is also within easy reach of transportation links, including JR Aso Station (6 minutes by car) and JR Uchinomaki Station (3 minutes by car). Kumamoto Airport is a 40-minute drive away, and JR Kumamoto Station is 50 minutes away. The surrounding area provides access to restaurants, hot springs (Uchinomaki Onsen is 8 minutes away), and sightseeing spots like the Aso mountain summit and Kusasenri (30 minutes away). The listing notes that fresh local produce, seafood from the Amakusa and Bungo regions, and Aso red beef are readily available at nearby supermarkets at reasonable prices.
