A Traditional Japanese Countryside Home in Yunomae Town, Kumamoto
This property offers a genuine opportunity for authentic countryside living in the tranquil Nakai district of Yunomae Town, Kumamoto Prefecture. The house has been vacant since 1998 and is presented as a fixer-upper or potential demolition project, ideal for those seeking a blank canvas for a major renovation or a complete rebuild. The property features a 5K layout, providing five rooms plus a kitchen, with a total building area of 142.15 square meters situated on a generous 1,652.89 square meter plot of land.
Key equipment and facilities include a separate bath and toilet room and storage space. Important special notes indicate areas requiring improvement, such as damage to the kitchen window frame. The seller explicitly advises that potential purchasers consider either large-scale renovation or demolition. Household goods and furniture are included with the sale. Distances to major facilities are: town hall 3.5km, elementary school 3.1km, junior high school 3km, supermarket 3km, and bank 3.7km.
The home includes traditional features such as a Japanese-style flush toilet and an external bath with a boiler and wood-fired heating system, utilizing groundwater. The property also comes with a shed. It is a single-story wooden structure with parking for two or more vehicles, facing south in a quiet residential area on a corner lot.
Yunomae Town is located in the scenic Kuma District of Kumamoto, an area known for its natural hot springs and lush, mountainous landscapes. An interesting local fact is that the town's name, "Yunomae," literally translates to "in front of the hot spring," hinting at its deep connection to the region's onsen culture. The area is a gateway to the natural beauty of southern Kumamoto, with the famous Kuma River flowing nearby, offering opportunities for fishing and riverside leisure.