Spacious Traditional Japanese Home in Katsuyama, Fukui
This property is a detached house located in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, offering a generous living space of 119.14 sqm (approximately 36.03 tsubo) across two floors. The layout is designated as 4K, featuring four Japanese-style rooms (washitsu) of varying sizes: 8-jo, 6-jo, 6-jo, and 8-jo. Please note that the tatami mats in these rooms are currently not present. The house was built in August 1971 and is constructed of wood.
Key equipment and features include a separate bath and toilet, a washroom with vanity, a system kitchen, storage space, a walk-in closet (nando), a laundry machine area, and connections to both city water and a well. It is important to note that some of the water-related fixtures are currently faulty. The property sits on a land area of 161.06 sqm (approx. 48.72 tsubo) and includes a garden. There is no balcony. Parking is available nearby at a distance of 160 meters, costing 10,000 yen per month for three or more spaces. Alternatively, a garage owned by the listing company can be contracted.
Special notes indicate this is a registered 'Akiya Bank' (vacant house bank) property listed with Katsuyama City. The land is held under an ordinary leasehold (普通賃借権) with a ground rent of 93,000 yen per year (payable annually) and a lease term of 30 years. Other running costs include district and neighborhood association fees of 18,000 yen per year. There are no key money or similar initial fees required. The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate handover.
The area of Katsuyama is part of Fukui Prefecture, known for its rich natural beauty and historical sites. An interesting fact is that the city is home to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, one of the world's leading dinosaur museums, drawing paleontology enthusiasts from across the globe. The closest major landmark is the stunning Tojinbo Cliffs, a series of rugged, columnar rock formations along the Sea of Japan coast, designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty and a Natural Monument.
