Vacant House in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture with City Views
This wooden, tile-roofed house, believed to have been built around 1936, is located in the Nishiatago-cho area of Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture. The property is situated on a hill, offering views of the Kure cityscape. The listing notes that while the location involves some slopes, it can be suitable for daily exercise. The surrounding area features narrow, alley-like streets, which are described as having a hidden, exploratory feel.
The property has a total land area of 128.85 square meters. The building comprises a first floor of 66.11 square meters and a second floor of 49.58 square meters, with an additional unregistered extension. The first floor contains two Japanese-style rooms, a living room, a bathroom, and a toilet. The second floor includes one Western-style room, two Japanese-style rooms, a toilet, and the extension. The first-floor toilet is a Western-style flush toilet, while the second-floor toilet is a Japanese-style flush toilet.
The property was purchased in October 2023 but has not been used. The walls and ceilings appear to be in clean condition, though the tatami mats and flooring may require renovation. The gas supply has been shut off since 2007, and the property has been vacant since around that time. The current status of the water and electricity utilities is unknown. There is a section of the living room floor that sinks, but no roof leaks have been observed at this time. The property does not meet the road access requirements under the Building Standards Act, so rebuilding is not permitted in principle. The property is being sold as a vacant house with land (genkyo watashi) and is available for immediate handover.
The property is within walking distance of Kure Station (approximately 15-20 minutes) and offers access to Hiroshima Station in about one hour. The neighborhood provides convenient access to shopping, schools, and hospitals on foot. There is no parking on the property, but a monthly parking lot is available nearby. The area has a Showa retro atmosphere and is noted for its many restaurants. The listing mentions that the property has access to the city's sewer, water, and gas lines, which is considered relatively rare for properties on such narrow streets, a legacy of the area's development as a base for the Imperial Japanese Navy.
