A Century-Old Mountain Retreat in Kimotsuki Town
This property is a registered Akiya Bank listing, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of history in the serene mountains of Kagoshima Prefecture. The home is a traditional Kominka-style house, over 100 years old, situated within a small, deep-mountain settlement of only four households. It provides stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
The property's equipment and facilities are listed as '-', indicating a basic structure. Critical remarks from the agent detail its unique characteristics: it is located in a remote, mountainous hamlet, is over a century old, and features three separate storage sheds on the grounds measuring 38.19 square meters, 83.25 square meters, and 9.24 square meters. The price is noted to be under 1 million yen.
The house itself offers a 4K layout within a 96.48 square meter building, set on a generous 255.83 square meter plot of land. The property includes parking for two or more vehicles and faces south in a quiet residential area. Additional features include city gas, a system kitchen, two toilets, a re-heating function for the bath, suitability for multi-generational living, a corner lot location, and a monitor-equipped intercom.
The area of Kimotsuki Town in Kagoshima is known for its beautiful, rugged coastline and rich natural environment. An interesting local fact is that the town is part of the larger area that includes Cape Sata, the southernmost point of mainland Kyushu. The closest major landmark is the stunning Cape Sata itself, a popular scenic spot offering panoramic ocean views and a historic lighthouse.
