Spacious Wooden Home in Tsukumi with Potential for Renovation
This property, listed as Vacant House Bank number 139, is a two-story wooden house located in the Irifune area of Tsukumi City, Oita Prefecture. It offers a substantial total floor area of 107.57 square meters spread across two main floors, with an additional 25.02 square meters of other space. The house sits on a generous 302.36 square meter plot of land, which includes a garden, storage shed, and a carport.
Translated agent notes reveal critical details about the property's condition. The house has been vacant since June 2018 and requires significant repair. A major point noted is the presence of rain leaks. The layout is spacious: the first floor features a 6-tatami mat living room, a Western-style room, a 6-tatami Japanese-style room, a kitchen, a bath, and a toilet. The second floor comprises a Western-style room (6-tatami), an 8-tatami Japanese-style room, and a toilet, with no kitchen or bath on this level.
Regarding equipment, the property is connected to electricity and telephone lines, uses propane gas, and has an oil-fired bath heater. Water supply is via the public water system, and wastewater is handled by a private septic tank (単独浄化槽). The toilet is a Western-style flush toilet. The property includes a carport and a storage shed.
The Irifune district offers a quiet residential setting. Tsukumi City is famously known for its citrus production, particularly 'Tsukumi King' lemons, which are a local specialty. The area is also renowned for its beautiful coastal scenery along the Bungo Channel. The closest major tourist attraction is the stunning Takasaki-yama (Monkey Mountain), home to hundreds of wild Japanese macaques and offering panoramic views of the city and coast.
