Traditional Japanese Home in Shimotsucho with Renovation Potential
This property is a detached house located in Shimotsucho, Yamaguchi Prefecture, offering a traditional 4LDK layout across two stories. The land area is a generous 334.89 sqm (approximately 101.30 tsubo), with a building area of 89.33 sqm (approximately 27.02 tsubo). The house was built in November 1979 and features a wooden structure. It is situated in a City Planning Area designated as a Category I Low-Rise Exclusive Residential District.
The property comes with several key facilities and equipment. These include a public water supply, a septic tank, an IH cooking heater, a separate bath and toilet, a bidet toilet seat, a washroom, a washstand, an indoor space for a washing machine, a system kitchen, a balcony, and all-electric appliances. Special notes indicate excellent sunlight and free parking.
Critical remarks from the agent provide essential context for potential buyers. The property is being sold as-is, with the expectation that renovation will be required, presenting an exciting opportunity for reconstruction. There is a 79 sqm plot of miscellaneous land (with a 1/2 ownership share) currently used as an access path; this is not an official road and is approximately 3.7m wide. Crucially, the property does not have road frontage as required by the Building Standards Act. Therefore, any rebuilding would require permission under Article 43, Clause 1 of the Act and is subject to slope regulations. Part of the plot is within a sediment disaster warning zone. A public sewer pipe runs to the front road. There is also water staining on the ceiling of the engawa (veranda). The property uses a simple flush system and Chugoku Electric Power, with all-electric appliances. The road access details are a one-sided road to the northwest, 3.7m wide, on private land with a frontage of 3.7m.
The area of Shimotsucho in Yamaguchi Prefecture offers a blend of coastal industry and natural beauty. An interesting local fact is that the city is home to the historic Kintai Bridge in nearby Iwakuni, a stunning wooden arch bridge originally built in 1673. The closest major landmark for visitors is the iconic Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site located on Miyajima Island, renowned for its "floating" torii gate.
