Spacious Traditional-Style Home in Uto City with Generous Subsidy
This charming property, listed as Vacant House R6-27, is a detached house for sale located in the Funaba-cho district of Uto City, Kumamoto Prefecture. Built in April 1974, this 51-year-old wooden structure offers a total floor area of 86.10㎡ on a generous 219.25㎡ corner plot. The layout is a 4DK, providing ample space for living.
The property is equipped with a comprehensive range of facilities including hot water supply, shower, separate bath and toilet rooms, toilet, bath with a window in the bathroom, electricity, water supply, sewerage, propane gas, Japanese-style rooms (one room being 8 tatami mats or larger), bicycle parking, motorcycle parking space, an engawa (veranda), a home vegetable garden, storage space, an independent washbasin area, a garden (private, south-facing), an indoor laundry machine space, and wooden flooring.
Key features and highlights of the home include three-sided natural lighting, a south-facing orientation, a residence open on three sides, and its registration with the Uto City Akiya Bank. It offers access to two train lines, a flat walk to the station, and is situated in a quiet residential area by the riverside. The city center is conveniently close while surrounding traffic is relatively light. The house has a traditional Kominka (old folk house) style, is on a corner plot on flat land, and boasts excellent ventilation and sunlight.
A special note is that the property is located within a flood hazard area (for storm surge and river flooding). For information regarding viewings or the available subsidy, please refer to the provided link. The total number of units in the building is one. Purchasing this property makes you eligible for a subsidy of up to 600,000 yen.
The area of Uto City is rich in history, famously known for its association with Kato Kiyomasa, a legendary feudal lord who contributed to the construction of Kumamoto Castle. The closest major landmark is the magnificent Kumamoto Castle itself, a National Historic Site and one of Japan's premier castles, located a short drive away and offering a profound glimpse into the region's samurai past.
