Charming Traditional Home with Sekishu Roof Tiles in Hofu
This distinctive 4LDK detached house, built in 1982, offers a unique blend of traditional Japanese character and practical living space. The property's most striking feature is its exterior, which utilizes authentic Sekishu roof tiles, lending the home a timeless and elegant aesthetic. The entrance is a traditional sliding door, opening into a welcoming foyer with a double-height ceiling, creating a sense of spaciousness from the moment you arrive.
The home is well-equipped for comfortable living. The kitchen is a spacious dining kitchen with a counter layout, featuring an IH cooktop. The property includes a system kitchen, a separate washbasin area, and a traditional Japanese bath that can be used as-is or renovated to your taste. The bathroom is equipped with a reheating function, a bath dryer, and a heating appliance for added comfort. Other notable features include a well, a septic tank (汲取), a dedicated bath, an indoor space for a washing machine, a balcony, wood flooring, a separate washroom, storage in all rooms, closets, a leveled plot, and good views.
The layout is highly functional. On the first floor, in addition to the combined living, dining, and kitchen area, there are two separate rooms, allowing for single-story living if desired. The property includes a back entrance (勝手口) connected to an eave overhang (差し掛け), which can be used as a garbage storage area. There are two toilets, one with a washlet function on the first floor, and they are designated as male and female. The stylish staircase leads to the second floor, which features a fashionable hallway. The second-floor balcony provides sweeping views of the surrounding natural scenery. The property also boasts a garden suitable for drying laundry, which can also serve as an extension of the parking area. A storage shed is located outdoors.
The location is convenient and family-friendly, situated on a wide road in front of the house, making it easy for even less confident drivers. A key highlight noted by the agent is the property's proximity to Ono Elementary School, which is only about a 2-minute walk (200 meters) away, making it an ideal location for families with young children. Ono Middle School is approximately 1,290 meters away.
The area of Hofu City in Yamaguchi Prefecture is rich in history and culture. An interesting local fact is that Hofu is home to the Hofu Tenmangu Shrine, one of the three major Tenmangu shrines in Japan dedicated to the scholar Sugawara no Michizane. The closest major landmark is the scenic Mount Otsubo (大平山), offering hiking trails and a park at its summit with panoramic views of the city and surrounding landscape.