Affordable Traditional Home with Land in Hagi, Yamaguchi
This property is a traditional Japanese wooden house built in January 1968, offering a total floor area of 70.24 square meters on a generous 182.51 square meter plot of land. The layout is a 3DK, providing three rooms plus a dining-kitchen area. The house is in a condition that, while showing its age, is not bad, and significant repairs do not appear to be necessary. The front road is narrow and not passable by cars.
Key equipment and facilities include a separate bath and toilet (B/T), city water supply, sewerage system, propane gas, and a vegetable field. Special notes from the agent indicate this is a 'UJI-turner priority property' (as of January 18, Reiwa 6), meaning priority is given to those returning to the area. Additional facilities include a warehouse, fields, and mountain forest, with a hope for a bundled sale. The price is negotiable and is listed as under 1,000,000 yen. The property is registered with the Akiya Bank.
Features of the home and its location include a quiet residential neighborhood, proximity to the city center, and relatively light surrounding traffic. It is a corner lot and includes amenities like a monitor-equipped intercom. The property is suitable for two-generation living. It is a short walk to local amenities: Tama Elementary School is a 9-minute walk, Tamagawa Junior High School is 12 minutes, and a supermarket is 18 minutes away. The nearest major transport stop is the Iwami Esaki Honcho bus stop, a 5-minute walk.
The area of Hagi in Yamaguchi Prefecture is steeped in history as a castle town and a key site in the Meiji Restoration. An interesting local fact is that Hagi is famous for its Hagi-yaki pottery, a traditional craft with a 400-year history characterized by its distinctive, subtle cracks and colors that change with use. The closest major landmark is the historic Hagi Castle Town, with its well-preserved samurai districts and the ruins of Hagi Castle overlooking the city.
