Historic Post-War Home in Kuwana, Mie Prefecture
This distinctive property, listed as R7-8, is a spacious two-storey wooden house built in August 1958, making it a piece of post-war Japanese architectural history with 67 years of character. Located in a quiet, south-facing residential neighborhood in Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, the home offers a generous total floor area of 159.85 square meters on a corner plot of land measuring 109.81 square meters.
The property is equipped with city gas and features a system kitchen. It includes two toilets, one of which has a reheating function for the bath, adding a touch of modern convenience. The home is also fitted with a monitor-equipped intercom system. Notably, the layout is described as suitable for multi-generational living (二世帯向), indicating a flexible floor plan that could accommodate extended family. The property includes parking for two or more vehicles.
According to the agent's notes, the property is currently vacant and ready for consultation regarding the handover. The land rights are freehold (所有権) within a City Planning Area designated as an Urbanization Promotion Area. The zoning is Quasi-Industrial, with a building coverage ratio of 60% and a floor area ratio of 200%. There is a set-back requirement noted for the land.
The home is situated within a 14-minute walk from Shimofukaya Station on the Yoro Railway line, providing local rail access. Kuwana City is a historically rich area known for its connection to the classic ukiyo-e painting "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai, which features Mount Fuji as seen from the city's Nagara River. A major landmark nearby is the magnificent Nagashima Resort, a vast entertainment complex featuring Nagashima Spaland amusement park, one of Japan's largest water parks, Joyful Honda shopping, and the famous Nabana no Sato winter illumination displays.
