A Spacious Traditional Home in Hofu, Yamaguchi
This property presents a substantial and well-maintained traditional Japanese house, offering a serene and settled lifestyle. The building features a dignified, solid presence with a distinct Japanese aesthetic. The expansive plot of land provides ample space, making parking easy for both family and guests, and accentuates the impressive stature of the home itself. The layout is designed to accommodate a large family, featuring a total of four rooms plus a prefabricated storage shed, ensuring generous living and storage space.
Key equipment and features of the property include a system kitchen, which integrates cooking, cleaning, and storage areas for ease of use. The home is equipped with a monitor-equipped doorphone for security, underfloor heating, a walk-in closet, and storage in all rooms. It is an all-electric property with barrier-free design elements, faces south for excellent sunlight, and includes a parking space. Other notable facilities are a system kitchen, counter kitchen, IH cooktop, gas cooktop, bath with reheating function, bathroom dryer, washbasin with shower, heated toilet seat, separate washroom, dishwasher, lighting fixtures included, and two or more toilets. The property is connected to public water, uses propane gas, and has a sewer system, with a dedicated bath and toilet.
The property underwent significant renovations in February 2021. The water areas (kitchen, bathroom, toilet, washroom, water supply/drain pipes, and water heater) were updated. Interior work included new flooring (such as laminate) and wall/ceiling finishes (wallpaper, paint, etc.). The exterior was also refreshed with work on the outer walls and roof.
Located in the Iwahata area of Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, this home is situated in a peaceful, nostalgic setting. The area is rich in history, with Hofu being historically known as the political center of the Suo Province. The closest major landmark is the renowned Hofu Tenmangu Shrine, one of the three major Tenmangu shrines in Japan, dedicated to the deity of learning, Sugawara no Michizane. The property offers convenient access to daily amenities, with a supermarket (DIO Hofu Higashi) 740m away, convenience stores (Lawson and Seven-Eleven) within 720-950m, a bank (Yamaguchi Bank Mure Branch) 710m away, a drugstore 950m away, and a Uniqlo store 1190m away.
