Spacious Kominka with Extensive Grounds in Yanai City

This property is a traditional Japanese kominka (old folk house) located in the quiet, natural environment of Hizumi, Yanai City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It sits on a large plot of land, offering a peaceful lifestyle surrounded by nature. The property includes an attached forested area of 1,058 square meters. The house itself is a wooden structure with a total floor area of 390.05 square meters, featuring a 10DK layout spread across a single story.

According to the agent's notes, the property's equipment and features include water supplied from a well, propane gas, a septic tank (cesspit) drainage system, a dedicated bath, a dedicated toilet, and dedicated parking space which is currently vacant. The land is registered as residential land in a non-designated urban planning area. The current status is vacant house (akiya), and the handover timing is negotiable. The building-to-land ratio is 60% and the floor area ratio is 100%. A critical note states that to obtain detailed information about this registered property, user registration with the Yanai City Akiya Bank is required.

The area of Yanai City is blessed with the warm climate of the Seto Inland Sea and is relatively free from major natural disasters like earthquakes. It is surrounded by rich nature and is known for its gentle, warm-hearted community. The city boasts numerous medical facilities and supermarkets, and it has ranked 2nd in the "Livability Ranking" for the Chugoku-Shikoku block for six consecutive years, making it a comfortable rural area to live. An interesting local fact is that Yanai City is famous for its well-preserved historic merchant district, known as the "Yanai Shirakabe no Machinami" (White Wall Townscape), featuring traditional white-walled storehouses and buildings from the Edo period. The closest major landmark is the iconic Kintai Bridge, a historical wooden arch bridge in nearby Iwakuni City, renowned as one of Japan's three most famous bridges.