Spacious Detached Home in Uto City with Generous Subsidy
This detached house, listed on the Uto City Akiya Bank, presents a fantastic opportunity for those seeking a spacious family home in a quiet, green residential area. Priced at 13 million yen, the property comes with the significant benefit of a subsidy of up to 1.2 million yen upon purchase, subject to conditions detailed on the city's official website.
The property is well-equipped for comfortable living. Facilities include hot water supply, a counter kitchen, a bath with reheating function, a separate shower, and a toilet and bath in separate rooms. The unit bath features a window. Utilities are electricity, tap water, a septic tank, and propane gas. The living spaces are generous, with an LDK (living-dining-kitchen) area over 20 tatami mats in size, a Japanese-style room over 8 tatami mats, and all bedrooms over 6 tatami mats. Practical features include a bicycle parking area, motorcycle parking space, a home vegetable garden, ample storage space with closets and a shoe box, an independent washroom with a vanity, and a dedicated garden exceeding 50 tsubo (approx. 165 sqm). Inside, you'll find a designated indoor washing machine space, bay windows, full and partial flooring, and air conditioning.
Key features and highlights of the home are numerous. The bath is over 1 tsubo in size. The residence benefits from excellent natural light with exposure on two or three sides, a south-facing orientation, and openings on three sides of the dwelling. It is set back from the road, with frontage on the south side. The walk to JR Sumiyoshi Station on the Misumi Line is a flat, 4-minute journey. The neighborhood is a quiet, green residential district with low surrounding traffic, offering views of pastoral scenery, good vistas, excellent ventilation, and plentiful sunlight. It is within a 10-minute walk to an elementary school.
Important special notes must be considered. The property is located in a designated flood hazard area (for flood, tsunami, and storm surge). The operational status of all equipment should be verified during a viewing. The total number of units in the building is one. The property is currently vacant.
The surrounding area of Uto City in Kumamoto Prefecture offers a peaceful lifestyle close to nature. An interesting local fact is that Uto City is historically linked to the famous samurai warlord Kato Kiyomasa, who played a major role in the construction of Kumamoto Castle. The closest major landmark from this property is the majestic and historically significant Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan's premier castle attractions, located approximately a 30-minute drive away.
