Historic Farmhouse with Land in Hofu City, Yamaguchi
This unique property, listed as Hofu City Akiya Bank (Property No. 112) in the Oaza Tomonoumi district, presents a rare opportunity to own a substantial piece of land with a traditional Japanese home. The property is designated for sale and is ideal for those seeking a lifestyle connected to agriculture, featuring a total land area of 1,873.56 square meters. This land is divided into a residential plot of 771.56 sqm and an attached agricultural field of 1,102 sqm, offering significant potential for self-sufficient living.
The main house is a two-story wooden structure built in January 1937, with a total floor area of approximately 264.47 square meters laid out in a spacious 7DK format. The property includes essential utilities such as water from a well, a septic tank for drainage, and dedicated spaces for a bath, toilet, and kitchen. Parking is available for one vehicle, and there is also bicycle parking. A critical special note from the agent is that the property requires renovation due to termite damage. However, the kitchen was previously renovated in January 2013 to be fully electric. It is also important to note that permission under the Agricultural Land Law Article 3 is required for the transaction of the attached farmland.
Located in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, the area is rich in history as the ancient capital of Suo Province. The city enjoys a mild climate, with gentle sea breezes in summer and the characteristically warm winters of the Seto Inland Sea region. It is conveniently accessible, with JR Tomonoumi Station approximately a 750-meter walk away, and major cities like Hiroshima and Fukuoka are within reach via the Sanyo Expressway. An interesting local landmark is the historic Hofu Tenmangu Shrine, one of the three major Tenmangu shrines in Japan, dedicated to the deity of learning and a popular site for students seeking academic success.