Spacious 7DK Family Home in Arao's Quiet Cherry Blossom Hills
This substantial property, listed as Arao City Akiya Bank No. 70, offers a rare opportunity to acquire a large, detached family home in a peaceful residential area of Arao, Kumamoto Prefecture. Priced at 5,000,000 JPY, the house presents a significant footprint with a total floor area of 207.00 square meters spread across two stories, situated on a generous 360.14 square meter corner plot. Built in January 1972, the wooden structure has stood for 54 years and is currently vacant, ready for its next occupants.
The property's layout is defined as a 7DK, indicating seven rooms plus a dining-kitchen area, providing ample space for a large or multi-generational family. Key features and equipment, as noted in the agent's details, include a system kitchen, two separate toilet facilities, a reheating function (likely for the bath), a monitor-equipped intercom, and city gas. The listing highlights several desirable points: the property is situated in a quiet, south-facing residential neighborhood, is suitable for two-generation living, and includes parking for two or more vehicles.
Arao City, located in the northern part of Kumamoto Prefecture, is a community with a rich industrial history and access to natural beauty. An interesting local fact is that the city was once a major center for the Miike Coal Field, one of Japan's most significant coal mining operations, contributing greatly to the nation's modernization. The area surrounding the property in Sakura-yama is known for its tranquil streets. For recreation and tourism, residents can easily visit the renowned Ariake Sea, famous for its vast tidal flats and spectacular sunsets, which is a short drive away and offers a unique coastal landscape.
