Stylish Home with Panoramic Sea Views in Shioya, Kobe
This stylish home in the tranquil Shioya district of Kobe's Tarumi Ward offers a unique living experience with its modern white exterior and breathtaking panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea. The property is situated in a quiet residential area on a hill, providing a serene environment where residents can enjoy the sunshine and refreshing sea breeze.
Key features of the home include a spacious kitchen with ample upper and lower storage, equipped with an IH cooktop for safety and ease of cleaning. The bright living room benefits from large south-facing windows, ensuring excellent natural light. The floor plan efficiently consolidates the wet areas, creating compact and efficient household workflows. The property includes a shower room (note: the unit bath does not have a bathtub), a separate washbasin/dressing table with generous storage, and a toilet equipped with a bidet function. The home offers five rooms, all over six tatami mats in size, including a Western-style room with a closet and a Japanese-style room that opens onto the balcony, blending traditional calm with an open connection to the outdoors.
Special notes from the agent highlight several important points. The south-facing balcony provides good light and ventilation. The entire home features a layout with good usability. The property is in a vacant state and available for viewing. A critical note is that the approximately 16m² basement addition is unregistered. The sale is subject to a contract of non-conformity免责 and is sold in its present condition ('現状有姿'). There is also a possibility that the building's building coverage ratio and floor area ratio exceed regulations.
The location is highly convenient, with access to two railway lines—both JR Shioya Station and the Sanyo Electric Railway Shioya Station are approximately an 8-minute walk away—allowing for flexible commuting and travel routes. The area of Shioya is known for its nostalgic charm, where the sea and mountains are close, making outdoor activities easily accessible. The neighborhood is seeing an increase in people starting businesses or relocating here.
An interesting fact about the Shioya area is its historical role as a summer retreat for foreign diplomats and merchants from Kobe's international settlement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, drawn by its scenic coastline and cooler breezes. The closest major landmark is the scenic Sumaura Park, located just over 1km away, which offers walking trails, a small amusement park, and stunning views over the Seto Inland Sea.
