Modern Energy-Efficient Home in Kitahiroshima
This detached house, built in January 2021, is a custom-built, energy-efficient home located in the Watsu Chuo area of Kitahiroshima City, Hokkaido. The property was constructed by Value Home Co., Ltd. and offers a 4LDK layout with a total floor area of 148.22 square meters on a 231 square meter plot.
The home features an open-plan, face-to-face kitchen designed to facilitate family communication, and a living room with a staircase that also promotes interaction. The living room is spacious, measuring 21 tatami mats. Large windows and an open ceiling (atrium) create a bright and airy interior. All windows are triple-glazed to ensure warmth during the harsh Hokkaido winters. The exterior uses durable, low-maintenance Galvalume steel siding. The building employs a double insulation method, with insulation applied to both the interior and exterior, as well as foundation insulation for high thermal and airtight performance.
The property includes a carport that can accommodate two vehicles. The bathroom is a spacious one-tsubo type with a reheating function. There is a walk-in closet, a separate toilet (two locations), a terrace, and a garden with artificial turf, suitable for barbecues. The kitchen is equipped with an IH cooking heater. The property is connected to public water and the main sewer system. A storage shed is located near the entrance.
The house is situated in a quiet residential area with low traffic. It is a 5-minute walk from Kitahiroshima City Western Elementary School and a 10-minute walk from Western Junior High School. The property faces southwest onto a 7.2-meter-wide public road.
