Historic Coastal Home in Kihoku Town with Sea Views
This property, listed as No. 249 Hikimoto-ura House, is a unique 7DK detached home for sale in the coastal area of Kihoku Town, Mie Prefecture. Priced at 1.5 million yen, this house offers a rare opportunity to own a spacious property near the sea. The building was constructed in October 1957, making it 68 years old, and features a wooden structure with two stories. The total floor area is a generous 126.43 square meters, situated on a land plot of 254.57 square meters, providing ample outdoor space.
The property's equipment and facilities include electricity, a public water supply, a septic tank, and propane gas. Important special notes and remarks from the agent detail that the property's altitude is 2.5 meters above sea level. All area measurements are based on the official registry, but the current actual condition takes priority. There is a monthly parking lot available nearby, and the property boundaries are currently being confirmed. Key features and highlights of the home are its two-sided natural lighting, its registration with the local Akiya Bank (vacant house bank), its proximity to the sea, and the fact that it offers sea views.
The interior layout is a spacious 7DK, suitable for a large family or those desiring multiple rooms. The property is located in a quiet residential area with a southern orientation and is a corner lot. It includes amenities such as a system kitchen, two toilets, a bath with a re-heating function, and a monitor-equipped intercom, making it potentially suitable for multi-generational living. The property is currently vacant, and the transfer date is negotiable.
The area of Kihoku Town in Mie Prefecture is known for its stunning coastline along the Kii Peninsula. An interesting local fact is that the town is part of the Kumano region, an area with ancient pilgrimage routes that are designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The closest major landmark and tourist attraction is the scenic Kumano Nachi Taisha, one of the three grand shrines of Kumano, famous for its iconic Nachi Falls, which is the tallest waterfall in Japan.
