Shop with Residential Space in Yanagawa City
This unique property presents a combined commercial and residential opportunity in the historic city of Yanagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture. The building is a four-story steel structure built in July 1980, offering a versatile layout. The first floor is a shop space, formerly a beauty salon, ready for a new business venture. The second and third floors are dedicated living spaces, and the fourth floor serves as a storage area, with additional rooftop access providing potential for outdoor use and views.
Translated agent notes provide essential details. The equipment and facilities include hot water supply, toilets (two locations), separate bath and toilet, shower, storage space, and an indoor washing machine area. Special notes on road access detail that the property fronts a public road to the north. Further remarks clarify the land area: a total of 73.12 sqm (22.11 tsubo), comprised of two plots: 44.60 sqm at Yanagawa City Kajiyamachi 48-9 and 28.52 sqm at Yanagawa City Kataharamachi 15-30. A critical note on the toilets specifies that the first-floor shop uses a septic tank system, while the second and third-floor residential toilets are connected to the sewer system. The total building floor area is 150.54 sqm.
The property is situated in Yanagawa, a city famously known as the "City of Water" due to its extensive network of old canals. A charming and interesting fact about the area is that visitors can enjoy traditional flat-bottomed boat tours, called "donkobune," piloted by singing boatmen through these picturesque waterways, offering a glimpse into the city's Edo-period heritage. The closest major tourist attraction is the stunning Yanagawa City Ohana, the former residence of the local ruling Tachibana clan, renowned for its beautiful seasonal flowers and traditional Japanese garden.