A Spacious Traditional Home with Versatile Potential in Yazu, Tottori
This substantial 160.32㎡ (approximately 48.5 tsubo) two-storey wooden house, built in 1981, offers a rare blend of traditional Japanese living space and modern flexibility. The property features a generous 9DK layout, providing ample room for families or shared living arrangements. A key highlight is the direct access from the dining area through an earthen-floored entryway (doma) to the private rear garden, which is perfectly suited for a home vegetable patch or as a safe play area for children.
The property is comprehensively equipped. The kitchen is spacious at over 5 tatami mats and includes a service entrance. The bathroom and toilet are in separate rooms, both with windows. Facilities include a propane gas system, public water supply, a Japanese-style room of over 8 tatami mats complete with an engawa veranda, a warehouse, ample storage with closets (oshiire), a storage shed, a storehouse (nando), a washroom with a basin and window, and a dedicated garden.
Notable features provide significant versatility: the property can be used as an office or a restaurant. It is suitable for single occupants or room sharing, and is pet-friendly, accommodating small dogs, large dogs, and cats. As a registered Akiya Bank property, it is within a 10-minute flat walk to Yatto Station on the Wakasa Railway and includes one free parking space. It is approved for two-person occupancy. A special note for potential purchase indicates the owner wishes to sell the property 'as-is' (genjo ari-sugata watashi), with the owner responsible for disposing of any remaining items. The handover date is negotiable.
The property is located in the Higashi area of Yazu Town in Tottori Prefecture. This region is part of the San'in area, known for its serene countryside, clear rivers, and traditional crafts. An interesting local fact is that Tottori is Japan's least populous prefecture, offering a truly tranquil lifestyle away from the bustle of major cities. The closest major landmark is the iconic Tottori Sand Dunes, a vast coastal desert landscape and a popular tourist destination approximately an hour's drive away.
