Property Overview: A Charming Home with Engawa in Hofu City, Yamaguchi
This property is a second-hand detached house located in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It features a 4DK layout with a total floor area of 96.03 square meters on a spacious 489.53 square meter plot. The building is a single-story wooden structure, originally built in October 1968.
The home is characterized by its traditional Japanese atmosphere, notably including an engawa (veranda) that faces south and receives ample sunlight. The layout centers around two Japanese-style rooms (one 6-tatami and one 4.5-tatami) and includes a Western-style room with a shoji-fitted bay window that lets in natural light. The dining kitchen (DK) area has a bright wooden floor and a wall-mounted kitchen with a window that illuminates the countertop and provides ventilation. The bathroom also features a window for light and hygiene, and the toilet has windows on two sides for natural ventilation.
Additional features include a roof-covered doma (earthen floor) space that can be used for multiple purposes, an outdoor covered area usable as a workshop or storage shed, and a clean Ecocute water heater installed in a sheltered location. The property has a designated parking space for two cars and is suitable for a two-family household. The site is set back from the front road, offering privacy, and the approach from the public road is a gentle downward slope. The front road is paved for smooth car access.
The property is currently under a lease agreement with a monthly rent of 50,000 yen, yielding a 13.33% return. It is an owner-change property. The location is in the Mure-Shimokibe area of Hofu City, a quiet residential area with good sunlight and an open feel. The nearest station is Tomi Station on the JR Sanyo Line, about a 49-minute walk away. The property is in a low-rise residential zone with a building coverage ratio of 60% and a floor area ratio of 100%. The land is under freehold ownership.
