A 27-Year-Old House Steps from the Sea in Wakayama's "Aegean Sea"
This property is a two-story wooden house built 27 years ago, located in Yura Town, Wakayama Prefecture. It offers a total floor area of 95㎡ on a generous 231㎡ plot of land. The layout is a 2LDK (two bedrooms, living, dining, kitchen). The house was originally built by the owner's parents for their granddaughter to enjoy, and it was used for approximately 40 days per year during summer holidays and other breaks until she reached junior high school age. However, it has seen no use for roughly the past 15 years.
Critical agent notes translated from the Japanese source: The interior contains furniture, home appliances, dishes, futons, and other items. The property is to be transferred in its current condition (現状渡し). There has been no renovation history since it was newly built. It was used about 3-4 times a year for around 40 days in total. It has not been used for approximately the past 15 years.
The property's standout feature is its incredible proximity to nature. It is just a 3-minute walk to a local shoreline with a small sandy beach, breakwater, and fishing port, making it ideal for fishing enthusiasts. By car, you can reach the famous Shirahama Ocean Park in about 5 minutes. This park is renowned for its stark white limestone cliffs, earning the area the nickname "Japan's Aegean Sea" for its fantastical, romantic scenery—a landscape even referenced in the ancient Manyoshu poetry anthology. The area also features the Totui Limestone Cave, a valuable cavern formed over 250 million years ago.
