Spacious Detached House in Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture
This property is a generously sized detached house located in a quiet residential area of Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture. It is conveniently situated within a 10-minute walk of Iyo Tetsudo Gunchu Station, providing easy access to the local train network. The house is also within a 5-minute walk of Gunchu Elementary School and a 13-minute walk of Konan Junior High School. The property is currently vacant and available for immediate handover.
The house offers a substantial 8DK layout, providing eight rooms plus a dining-kitchen area, spread across a total floor area of 190.57 square meters. It sits on a large corner plot of land measuring 346.85 square meters. The property was built in January 1973, making it 53 years old, and is a two-story wooden structure. Key features include a system kitchen, two toilets, a bath with a re-heating function, and a monitor-equipped intercom. The property is suitable for multi-generational living. Parking is available for two or more vehicles, and the lot benefits from a south-facing orientation.
According to the agent's notes, the property's facilities include electricity, water supply, sewerage, propane gas, and a garden. Its key features are that it is registered with the local Akiya Bank, is within a 10-minute walk of an elementary school, and is close to the city center.
The area of Iyo City offers a blend of suburban tranquility and convenient access to urban amenities. An interesting local fact is that Iyo City is part of the Dogo Onsen area, which boasts one of Japan's oldest hot springs, mentioned in the ancient Nihon Shoki chronicles. The closest major tourist attraction is the historic Dogo Onsen Honkan, a magnificent wooden public bathhouse designated as an Important Cultural Property, located a short train or bus ride away in Matsuyama.