Traditional Japanese Wooden House with Spacious Land in Tsukumi, Oita
This property is a two-story wooden house located in the Katatoku/Nagame area of Tsukumi City, Oita Prefecture. It is listed for sale on the Tsukumi City Vacant House Bank with a purchase price of 2,000,000 yen. The house was built in 1978 and has been vacant since October 2014. The agent notes indicate that some repair is necessary, with the specific mention that the second step from the bottom of the staircase requires repair. The cost for these repairs is to be borne by the future occupant.
The layout is spacious and traditional. The first floor features a living room, two Western-style rooms (each 6 tatami mats in size), two Japanese-style rooms (each 6 tatami mats), a kitchen, a bath, and a toilet. The second floor comprises a living room, a larger Western-style room (8 tatami mats), a Japanese-style room (6 tatami mats), and a toilet. The total building area is 113.39 square meters (1st floor: 75.93 sqm, 2nd floor: 37.46 sqm), situated on a generous plot of land measuring 198.65 square meters.
The property is fully equipped with electricity, telephone line, propane gas, city water, a septic tank, and a Western-style flush toilet. Distances to key facilities are provided: it is approximately 5km to Tsukumi Station, 0.75km to an elementary school, 4.8km to a supermarket, and 3.5km to the Tsukumi Interchange.
The Tsukumi area is known for its beautiful coastline and citrus production. An interesting local fact is that Tsukumi is famous for its 'Tsukumi Daidai' bitter oranges, a key ingredient in ponzu sauce. The region offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle. The closest major tourist attraction is the stunning coastal scenery of the Saganoseki area and the nearby Usa Jingu Shrine, one of Japan's most important Shinto shrines and a UNESCO World Heritage site, located within a reasonable drive.
