No.235 Totsu House: A Sunny, Renovated Akiya in Kihoku Town
This property, listed on the Kihoku Town Akiya Bank, is a detached house for sale located in the quiet residential area of Totsu, Kihoku Town, Mie Prefecture. The house offers a 1LDK layout with a living-dining-kitchen area of over 15 tatami mats, providing a spacious feel. The property is highlighted by its excellent sunlight exposure.
Key equipment and facilities include electricity, city water, a septic tank (requiring periodic emptying), and propane gas. Important special notes from the agent detail that the property sits at an elevation of 72.1 meters above sea level. The boiler requires operational verification. The roof was re-shingled over a decade ago using a cover method, and the wooden deck is currently not usable.
Built in March 1976, this 49-year-old wooden structure spans a total floor area of 50.22 square meters on a generous 310.99 square meter plot of land. The land is a corner lot, offering more privacy and space. Parking is available for two or more vehicles. The property is currently vacant, and the handover date is negotiable.
The area of Kihoku Town in Mie Prefecture is known for its scenic coastline along the Kumano Sea, part of the larger Kumano region steeped in spiritual heritage. An interesting local fact is that the nearby waters are famous for pearl cultivation, a legacy of Mikimoto Kokichi who pioneered the technique in the neighboring city of Toba. The closest major landmark is the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with access points within the region offering a profound connection to Japan's ancient spiritual history and stunning natural landscapes.
