Fully Renovated Single-Story Home with Japanese-Western Interior in Soo City, Kagoshima
This single-story wooden house, built in April 1997, underwent a complete renovation in 2024. The property features a harmonious blend of Japanese and Western design elements, including a Japanese-style room with a sunken kotatsu table made from a single cedar board. A loft space is available for storage, a study, or a hobby area. The living room incorporates indirect lighting and stone-textured accent walls. All rooms use LED lighting and are pre-wired for air conditioning. The flooring is cushion floor, making it safe for pets. A new wooden fence surrounds the garden, providing a secure outdoor space.
The renovation in 2024 included a full interior overhaul with new floors, walls, and ceilings. All water-related fixtures were replaced with new units: a system kitchen with an induction cooktop, a spacious bathroom (approx. 3 tatami mats) with reheating function and Ecocute water heater, a toilet with automatic open/close function, and a new vanity unit. Exterior paint was also redone. The property includes a monitor intercom and a smart key entrance door. A wood stove with a roof chimney is installed. Solar panels (2.5 kW, installed in 2019) generate an average monthly income of approximately 17,000 yen from selling electricity. The home is all-electric.
The property is located in Takarabe-cho, Soo City, Kagoshima Prefecture. The nearest station is Takarabe Station, but a car is essential for daily life. The living area is the Miyakonojo area, with supermarkets, banks, hospitals, and schools all within a 5-10 minute drive. The property is about 300 meters from the border with Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture. Access includes a 5-minute drive to Gojunishi Station in Miyakonojo, a 5-minute drive to Takarabe Station, and a 3-minute drive to the Hirazuka Interchange on the Miyakonojo-Shibushi Road. A convenience store is about 2 minutes away by car, and a supermarket is about 5 minutes away.
The land area is approximately 335 square meters (approx. 100 tsubo). The registered building area is 147.74 square meters (approx. 44.7 tsubo), with an actual usable area including the loft of about 165 square meters (approx. 50 tsubo). The property is a single-story wooden structure with a tile roof and a loft. It is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy. The asking price is 19,000,000 yen (tax included). The property is sold as-is and based on the public register. The posted location is approximate.
