Spacious Traditional Home with Expansive Garden and Warehouse in Tober Town
This property, listed on the Tober Town Akiya Bank, is a substantial two-story wooden house built in August 1950, offering a generous 164.61 square meters of living space on a large 1,260.57 square meter plot. The layout is a spacious 7DK, providing ample room for a large family or multi-generational living. The home is equipped with a shower, a separate bath and toilet room, a toilet, a bath, city water supply, sewerage, and propane gas. It features a traditional Japanese-style room of 8 tatami mats or larger, complete with an engawa (veranda), and an independent washroom. Additional practical features include a garden and an indoor space for a washing machine.
The property's highlights include its registration with the local vacant house bank, a location within a quiet residential area rich with greenery, excellent sunlight exposure, and scenic views of the mountains. The corner lot offers privacy and space, highlighted by a wide garden and a large storage warehouse. Parking is available for two or more vehicles. The home faces south and includes a system kitchen, two toilets, a reheating function for the bath, features suitable for two-generation households, and a monitor-equipped intercom.
Located in the peaceful Yakura area of Tober Town, Ehime Prefecture, this home is a short 4-minute walk from the Yakura Higashi bus stop, served by the Iyo City Community Bus 'Aikuru'. The region is part of Shikoku, known for its serene countryside and traditional crafts. An interesting local fact is that Tober Town is historically famous for its high-quality Tobe-yaki pottery, a style of porcelain with distinctive blue cobalt designs that has been produced for over 200 years. The closest major tourist attraction is the majestic Mount Ishizuchi, the highest peak in Western Japan, which is a sacred site for Shugendo mountain asceticism and offers spectacular hiking.