Spacious Traditional Japanese Home with Ocean Views in Shimonoseki
This property presents a substantial and well-appointed traditional Japanese house located in the quiet residential neighborhood of Chofu, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Built in November 1984, this two-story wooden structure offers a generous 118.08 square meters of living space on a sizable 195.89 square meter corner plot. The layout is a 4SDK, providing ample room for family living.
The property's key features, as detailed in the agent notes, include a south-facing orientation on a corner lot, ensuring excellent sunlight and ventilation. The first floor boasts a formal Japanese-style room (washitsu) with a traditional sunken kotatsu (heated table), highlighting the home's authentic character. The location offers privacy as it is a corner plot where surrounding sightlines are not a concern. The area is peaceful, with parks nearby, making it ideal for walks. The property also features an ocean view and generally good vistas.
Essential equipment includes a system kitchen with a counter and an IH cooktop, a bath with reheating function and a bathroom dryer, a washbasin with shower, and a toilet with a bidet seat. Indoor amenities are comprehensive, featuring a walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, a TV monitor-equipped doorphone, and underfloor heating. The property is noted as being all-electric and barrier-free. While a parking space is listed as available, it requires additional construction work to be fully functional. Other features include city gas, air conditioning, underfloor storage, and the lot is described as being level land.
The property is currently vacant and available for viewing. It is situated approximately a 49-minute walk from JR San'yo Main Line's Chofu Station, offering a serene environment away from the main hustle. The area of Chofu is rich in history, once serving as the castle town of the Mōri clan. A notable nearby landmark is the historic Kōzan-ji Temple, a serene Zen temple known for its beautiful gardens and connection to the region's samurai past, offering a glimpse into the area's cultural heritage.
