Charming Single-Story Home in Hofu City with Renovation Potential
This property presents a charming single-story house located in the Mure district of Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Built in July 1974, this 52-year-old wooden structure offers a gentle and welcoming exterior that suits a calm and settled lifestyle. The home benefits from a sunny location, ensuring the interior is bright throughout the day.
The layout is a 3DK configuration with a total floor area of 73.82 square meters. It features three Japanese-style rooms (8-jo, 6-jo, and 6-jo), providing flexibility to adapt the space to your family's needs. The 6-jo dining-kitchen (DK) area offers a well-defined meal space. The kitchen is bright with large windows allowing ample light. The property uses propane gas, which provides strong火力 for quick bath heating and cooking, and offers faster restoration in case of disasters. The bathroom has a retro charm with refreshing light blue tiles. The entrance is also bright, making homecomings cheerful.
Key equipment and features include a system kitchen, counter kitchen, IH cooktop, gas cooktop, bath reheating function, bathroom dryer, washbasin with shower, washlet toilet seat, walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, TV monitor intercom, and floor heating. The property is south-facing and comes with a parking space (for one car). Other utilities include public water supply, propane gas, and sewer system. The land size is 198.69 square meters (registered). The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate handover.
A special note from the agent highlights significant renovation potential. The existing three Japanese-style rooms can be expanded to create a larger LDK (living-dining-kitchen) space. It is possible to completely renew the plumbing fixtures and interior to your personal taste while utilizing the current floor plan.
The area is conveniently located within 800 meters (about a 10-minute walk) of a supermarket. The property is approximately 5.8km from JR Hofu Station on the Sanyo Main Line. Hofu City is historically significant as the site of the Hofu Tenmangu Shrine, one of the major Tenmangu shrines in Japan dedicated to the scholar Sugawara no Michizane. The city offers a blend of historical charm and modern convenience, making it an appealing location for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle outside major urban centers.
