Unique Shop and Residence in Shimonoseki's Historic Chofu District
This distinctive property in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, presents a rare opportunity to own a versatile building with both commercial and residential spaces. The structure consists of two main parts: a road-facing building with a shop on the first floor and a main house located behind it. The shop, currently used as a workshop, features a storefront entrance with a show window, providing excellent visibility and potential for various retail or creative business ventures. The residential portion is accessed via a separate entrance at the rear of the shop building.
The main house offers a spacious 5LDK layout with a total floor area of 127.05 sqm. The first floor includes a 10.5-tatami mat DK (dining-kitchen) with a kitchen boasting abundant upper and lower storage, a 10-tatami Western-style room, a 6-tatami Western-style room adjacent to the kitchen, and a 6-tatami Japanese-style room complete with a traditional tokonoma alcove. The second floor features a large 12-tatami Western-style room with two entrances, allowing it to be partitioned into two separate rooms if desired, and a 5-tatami Western-style room with a 1-tatami sized closet. The main house bathroom is bright with a spacious washing area. Both the main house and the shop's second-floor residential area have toilets equipped with hand-wash counters. The main house entrance is secured with a double lock and is naturally lit by a window.
Key equipment and features include a system kitchen, counter kitchen, IH cooktop, gas cooktop, bath reheating function, bathroom dryer, shower-equipped washbasin, washlet toilet seat, walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, TV monitor doorphone, and underfloor heating. The property is also noted for being all-electric, barrier-free, south-facing, and coming with a parking area. Utilities include public water supply, city gas, and sewer system. The property is currently vacant and available for viewing.
The location in the Chofu district of Shimonoseki is steeped in history, as it was once the castle town of the Mori clan during the Edo period. The area retains a traditional atmosphere with historic sites. A major nearby landmark is the iconic Kintaikyo Bridge in Iwakuni, approximately a 40-minute drive away, renowned for its unique wooden arch structure spanning the Nishiki River.
