Former Barbershop Home with Shop Space in Kitsuki, Oita
This unique property, listed on the Kitsuki City Akiya Bank, offers a rare opportunity to own a converted former barbershop with attached commercial space. Located just a 2-minute drive from JR Nippo Main Line's Tateishi Station, the home is situated in a quiet, south-facing residential neighborhood with picturesque rural views.
The property features a 4DK layout within a 156.67 sqm building on a generous 389.73 sqm corner plot. Built in January 1973, this single-story wooden structure includes essential facilities such as separate bath and toilet rooms, a bathroom with a window, running water, sewerage, propane gas, a Japanese-style room, a home vegetable garden, ample storage space, an independent washbasin area, an indoor laundry machine space, and two air conditioning units. It also includes two parking spaces.
According to the agent's notes, the property is registered with the Akiya Bank and boasts rural scenery. Important local references include the now-closed Kitsuki City Tateishi Elementary School (1.3km away, closed in the Reiwa 7 academic year), Kitsuki City Yamaga Junior High School (6.6km), Kitsuki City Yamaga Hospital (6.7km), the Kitsuki City Office Yamaga Branch (6.5km), the A-Coop Yamaga store (5.2km), and Tateishi Station (650m). The total number of units in the building is one.
The area around Kitsuki City is rich in history, known for its well-preserved samurai districts. A major landmark nearby is the stunning Kitsuki Castle, a historic flatland castle offering panoramic views of the surrounding area and Beppu Bay.