Spacious 4-Storey Steel-Frame Home with Shop Space in Osaka's Suminoe Ward
This unique property presents a versatile living and commercial opportunity in Osaka's Suminoe Ward. The building is a 4-storey steel-frame structure built in April 1998, offering a total floor area of 126.87 square meters. The layout is a 5DK, with the first floor designed as a shop space, making it ideal for those looking to start a business or run a home-based enterprise. The living quarters are spacious, featuring a 4DK layout with all rooms measuring 6 tatami mats or larger, providing ample space for families or hobbies. The master bedroom on the fourth floor is approximately 10 tatami mats, offering a generous and relaxing private retreat.
The property boasts excellent east-facing orientation, ensuring abundant natural sunlight throughout the day. The kitchen is bright and well-ventilated thanks to a window positioned directly in front of it. For convenience, there are two balconies, making laundry days easier, and a total of three toilets—one in the shop area and two in the residential space—ideal for busy mornings or larger households. Key equipment and features include a system kitchen, counter kitchen, gas stove, bath with reheating function, bathroom dryer, shower-equipped washbasin, washlet toilet seat, walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, TV monitor intercom, and underfloor heating. Other amenities are public water supply, city gas, sewer system, dedicated bath and toilet, hot water supply, indoor laundry space, balcony, independent washroom, bathroom size of 1 tsubo (approx. 1.6x1.6m) or more, shoe cupboard, and wide balcony.
The location is highly convenient, with Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line's "Kitakagaya" Station just a 9-minute walk away and the Nankai Main Line's "Kohama" Station a 13-minute walk, providing access to two train lines for easy commuting. Daily necessities are close at hand with the APRO Kagaya food store about 77 meters away, a Seven-Eleven convenience store approximately 87 meters away, and a Sundrug pharmacy around 89 meters away. The property is situated along the Semboku Route 2, offering good access for car owners, and while the listing notes there is no dedicated parking, the area is car-friendly.
The Suminoe Ward area is a vibrant part of Osaka, known for its mix of residential and commercial zones. An interesting local fact is that the ward is home to the Osaka Municipal Tram's Suminoekoen Station, which is the southern terminus of the Hankai Line, one of Osaka's few remaining tram systems. For a major tourist attraction, residents are within reasonable reach of the iconic Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan in the nearby Bay Area, one of the largest aquariums in the world and a premier destination for visitors to the city.
