Historic 5DK Home in Ichikikushikino, Kagoshima
This property is a spacious 5DK detached house located in the quiet residential neighborhood of Kitahama-cho, Ichikikushikino City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Built in January 1948, this 78-year-old wooden structure offers a generous total floor area of 99.81 square meters on a 108.29 square meter corner plot. The home is priced at a very accessible 1.5 million yen.
According to the agent's notes, the property's equipment and facilities include a system kitchen, two toilets, and city gas. The key features and highlights of the home are its south-facing orientation, its suitability for multi-generational living (二世帯向), and its location in a quiet residential area. Additional desirable points are the presence of a monitor-equipped intercom, a bath with re-heating function (追焚機能), and parking for two or more vehicles.
The property is conveniently situated just a 3-minute walk from the bus stop for services to Hashima and Tsuchigawa, with a 7-minute bus ride from JR Kushikino Station on the Kagoshima Main Line. This provides excellent connectivity within the region. The area of Ichikikushikino is part of the Satsuma Peninsula, known for its stunning coastal scenery and citrus orchards. An interesting local fact is that the city is famous for its 'Kushikino Castella', a traditional sponge cake with a history dating back to the 16th century Portuguese traders. The closest major landmark is the iconic active volcano, Sakurajima, which dominates the skyline of Kagoshima Bay and is a short drive or ferry ride away, offering breathtaking views and unique volcanic landscapes.
