New Construction Houses in Hikone's Takamiya District
Three new construction houses are currently being built in the quiet residential area of Takamiya-cho, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture. This limited development of three units offers spacious 4LDK+WIC layouts with building sizes ranging from approximately 111.37 m² to 112.33 m² and land plots from 135.38 m² to 149.72 m². The properties are designed for comfortable family living with features like a counter kitchen overlooking the living room, a 4.5-tatami Japanese-style room for relaxation, and a master bedroom with a walk-in closet. Each home is an all-electric house, includes a bathroom dryer, a toilet with a warm-water bidet seat, and a 24-hour ventilation system. Security and durability are enhanced with features like first-floor shutters and storm doors, double-pane glass in living areas for insulation and condensation prevention, and windows with internal locks that prevent accidental unlocking.
Critical agent notes provide extensive details on the property's certifications and guarantees. The houses have received the highest grade in seven categories under the government's Housing Performance Indication System: seismic resistance grade (preventing collapse of structural framework), seismic resistance grade (preventing damage to structural framework), wind resistance grade, deterioration countermeasures grade, formaldehyde emission grade, maintenance management countermeasures grade, and primary energy consumption grade. They are certified as Long-Term Superior Housing and have BELS certification for energy-saving performance. The properties come with a maximum 35-year housing guarantee system, are eligible for the Flat 35S loan program, and include a 20-year ground support system warranty and four free periodic inspections (at 6 months, 2 years, 5 years, and 10 years). A financial planning example is provided: for a loan of 24.3 million yen, the estimated monthly repayment is 64,159 yen (with no bonus repayment, a 0.6% interest rate, over 35 years). The agent, Izumi, emphasizes their 35-year history in Hikone. All sales staff are licensed real estate transaction specialists. Their headquarters is about a 3-minute walk from Hikone Station, a three-story building opposite K's Denki, with parking available. They offer flexible meeting arrangements, including pick-up services. With six integrated departments, including a construction division, they can handle all real estate-related consultations, including additional construction work. They provide detailed explanations of purchase costs (including registration and loan fees across eight+ items), advice on bank loans focusing on both interest rates and guarantees/services, and offer free cash flow statement creation by a financial planner.
The area of Takamiya-cho in Hikone offers convenient access to daily amenities such as FamilyMart Takamiya store (approx. 300m) and Bivacity Hikone shopping mall (approx. 1500m or a 4-minute drive). A notable historical and cultural landmark nearby is Hikone Castle, one of Japan's few original castles that has survived since the Edo period and a designated National Treasure. The castle, with its iconic keep overlooking Lake Biwa, is a major tourist attraction and a symbol of the city, offering a deep connection to Japan's samurai heritage.
