Spacious 5LDK Family Home Undergoing Renovation in Wakkanai
This large, two-story wooden house in Wakkanai, Hokkaido, offers a generous 5LDK layout with 158.98 square meters of floor space on a 276.71 square meter plot. Currently undergoing a comprehensive renovation, the property is being prepared for a comfortable and modern lifestyle. The renovation work includes essential exterior maintenance with roof and wall repainting to improve durability and snow shedding, as well as significant interior updates. Key replacements include a new water heater, a washlet-style toilet with a water-saving function, and a new washbasin vanity with an eco-friendly faucet that separates hot and cold water to prevent waste and save on gas costs. The entire interior is receiving a thorough cleaning.
The property features a highly functional layout with good circulation. All rooms, including the approximately 7.5-tatami Japanese-style room on the first floor and the four Western-style rooms on the second floor (approximately 6, 7.5, 8, and 9-jo in size), come with built-in storage or closets, maximizing usable space. The heart of the home is a vast, approximately 24-jo south-facing living room with excellent sunlight and double-glazed windows. The kitchen is a system kitchen with ample storage at the back, and the heat source is propane gas. A compact 0.75-tsubo unit bath is economical on water usage. Additional features include a windbreak room at the entrance, parking for approximately 3-4 cars on the wide frontage, and a flat, regularly shaped lot.
Wakkanai is Japan's northernmost city, offering a unique coastal lifestyle with dramatic seascapes. An interesting local fact is that Cape Soya, just north of the city, is the northernmost point of Japan's main islands, marked by a monument. The area is known for its fresh seafood, particularly crab and sea urchin. While the property is a 35-minute walk from JR Wakkanai Station, it provides a quiet residential setting. The closest major landmark is the iconic Wakkanai Park, a large, scenic park featuring the Hokumon Tower, which offers panoramic views of the city and the sea, and is a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing in spring.
