No. 328 Chiran House: A Spacious Traditional Home in a Quiet Kagoshima Neighborhood
This property is a detached house for sale located in the historic town of Chiran, Minamikyushu City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Built in January 1960, this 66-year-old wooden structure offers a generous total floor area of 77.18 square meters laid out in a 3LDK configuration, providing ample space for a family. The home sits on a sizable corner plot of land measuring 367.85 square meters, a rare find that offers privacy and potential for gardening or expansion.
Key features of the house include a south-facing orientation, ensuring plenty of natural light, and its location in a quiet residential area. The property is equipped with running water and propane gas. It includes two toilets, a system kitchen, a monitor-equipped intercom, and a bath with a reheating function. The layout is noted as being suitable for multi-generational living (二世帯向). Parking is available for two or more vehicles.
According to the agent's notes, the facilities include running water and propane gas. For inquiries, interested parties should contact the comprehensive vacant house and relocation consultation desk "conne". The contact number is 070-8938-0257. Their holidays are Wednesdays, Thursdays, year-end/New Year holidays, and Golden Week.
The property is situated in the Atsuji area of Chiran, a region famed for its beautifully preserved samurai residences and gardens, offering a deep connection to Japanese history. Chiran is a key part of the Satsuma Peninsula, known for its green tea production and as the birthplace of the kamikaze pilots during World War II, with a poignant peace museum dedicated to their memory. The area provides a serene lifestyle amidst rich cultural heritage, with the iconic active volcano Sakurajima and the hot spring resort of Ibusuki serving as major regional landmarks within driving distance.