Spacious Corner-Plot Home in Hofu with Retro Charm
This 4LDK detached house in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, offers a bright and open living environment thanks to its corner plot location. The property features a stylish entrance with tile-clad exterior walls and a simple, tasteful facade. Inside, the 62.52 sqm layout is both practical and comfortable, with ample storage throughout.
Key equipment and features include a counter kitchen that allows for interaction with family while cooking, a system kitchen with an IH cooktop, a gas cooktop, and an all-electric setup. The bathroom boasts charming retro blue tiles and includes a reheating function and a bath dryer. The unit is equipped with a shower-equipped vanity, a washlet toilet, a TV monitor doorphone, and underfloor heating. For convenience, there is a dedicated indoor space for a washing machine, which helps prolong the appliance's lifespan. The property is designed with barrier-free considerations, making it easier to install handrails for safety. It is south-facing and comes with a free parking space for one car.
The house is currently vacant, allowing for immediate occupancy. The land area is 58.67 sqm (registered), and the property is built on a corner lot with road frontage of 4.5m to the southwest and 3.0m to the northeast. It is subject to various regulations including the Landscape Act, Urban Regeneration Special Measures Act, road/neighborhood setback lines, sunlight ordinances, and corner lot relaxations.
The surrounding area is highly convenient. Hanaura Elementary School is just a 3-minute walk (560m) away. Daily necessities are easily accessible with a 24-hour supermarket (ARUKU) 700m away, a drugstore (COSMOS) 630m away, and the Hofu Shinden Post Office within 460m. An interesting local fact is that Hofu City is home to Hofu Tenmangu, one of the three major Tenmangu shrines in Japan, dedicated to the god of learning. The closest major tourist attraction is the Hofu Tenmangu Shrine, a significant cultural and historical site.
