A Traditional Japanese Single-Story Home with a Sunken Hearth and Orchard in Hofu
This unique property, located in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Japanese heritage. Built in 1932, this 94-year-old wooden house offers a traditional living experience with its 1LDK layout spread across two stories, encompassing a total floor area of 88.1 square meters. The home sits on a generous plot of 1,182.05 square meters, providing ample outdoor space.
As detailed in the agent's notes, the property features a separate warehouse building. It is important to note that the location is within the Yanagawa and Bategawa river flood zone and the high tide inundation area. An extension was added to the structure in November 1990.
The defining charm of this home is its authentic Japanese style, complete with a traditional sunken hearth (irori). The expansive grounds include a productive fruit orchard where you can enjoy seasonal harvests of lemons, pomelos, late-ripening citrus, persimmons, and various berries. The large separate warehouse is highly practical for sorting and storing the harvested fruit.
The property is equipped with public water, town gas, a septic tank for drainage, a dedicated bath, a private garden, and parking space for approximately three vehicles. It also has dedicated spaces for motorcycles and bicycles. The current status is vacant, and the terms of handover are open for consultation.
Hofu City, centrally located in Yamaguchi Prefecture along the Seto Inland Sea, boasts a rich history as the ancient capital of Suo Province. The area enjoys a mild climate, with gentle sea breezes in summer and the characteristically warm winters of the Seto Inland Sea region. It is a convenient transportation hub, with access to the Sanyo Expressway making Hiroshima and Fukuoka reachable in just over an hour. A notable landmark nearby is the historic Hofu Tenmangu Shrine, one of the three major Tenmangu shrines in Japan, dedicated to the deity of learning.
