Quiet Country Living in Kobe's Western Ward
This spacious single-family home, located in the tranquil countryside of Kobe's Nishi Ward, offers a rare opportunity for idyllic rural living on a generous 521.09 sqm (approximately 157 tsubo) plot. Built in March 1993, this 4LDK property has undergone renovations, resulting in a beautifully finished interior. The combined living, dining, and kitchen (LDK) area is an impressive over 30 tatami mats in size, providing ample space for family life and entertaining.
Translated agent notes on equipment and features reveal a well-equipped and comfortable home. The property is all-electric, reducing fire risk by eliminating gas for cooking and hot water. The bathroom is fitted with a dryer, useful for drying laundry on rainy days and for drying the bathroom itself after use. The kitchen is a counter-style kitchen, allowing for communication with family and keeping an eye on children while cooking. Other key equipment includes a system kitchen, IH cooktop, walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, a TV monitor door phone, and underfloor heating. The property is also noted as being barrier-free, south-facing, and comes with a parking space. Additional listed facilities are public water and sewer, a three-burner cooktop, underfloor storage, a balcony, a bidet toilet, an independent washroom, a shoe cupboard, an auto bath, and a high-temperature differential heating system.
The home's special features include the ability to enjoy pastoral views from the bath, abundant large storage spaces, and its peaceful, quiet country setting. The location is accessed via the Kobe City Seishin Yamate Line, getting off at Seishin Chuo Station, taking a bus for 20 minutes, and then walking 5 minutes from the Shinshindaben'zaiten stop. A convenience store is within an 810-meter radius (an 11-minute walk). The area is part of Kobe's western region, known for its more relaxed pace compared to the urban center. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Mount Rokko offers stunning panoramic views of Osaka Bay and is a popular hiking destination. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Arima Onsen, one of Japan's oldest and most famous hot spring resorts, located a short drive away in the northern part of Kobe.
