Spacious 4LDK Family Home in Otaru with Dual-Aspect Living
This detached house for sale in Otaru, Hokkaido, offers a generous 4LDK layout perfect for family living. The property is located an 18-minute walk from JR Hakodate Main Line's Asari Station, providing convenient access to the wider region. The house itself spans 117.9 sqm (approx. 35.66 tsubo) across two stories, built in August 1990, and sits on a substantial plot of 242.47 sqm (approx. 73.34 tsubo).
Translated agent notes provide essential details. The equipment includes two toilets, a washbasin/vanity with shower, a system kitchen, closets, propane gas, and both water supply and sewer systems. Special notes highlight that the property benefits from dual-aspect lighting (two-sided natural light). Important remarks state the property is located within a landscape planning area and a specific legal Article 22 zone. The property is currently vacant, and the handover timing is negotiable. Please note that the floor plan may differ from the current condition, and the actual condition takes precedence.
The interior is well-proportioned, with all living rooms being approximately 6.0 tatami mats or larger. The layout consists of one Japanese-style room (6 mats), three Western-style rooms (10, 8, and 6 mats), and a spacious 16.2-mat combined Living-Dining-Kitchen (LDK). The main living area faces southwest, ensuring good natural light. The property includes a parking space and has undergone renovations in March 2020, updating the bathroom, washroom, and water heater.
The area of Otaru is famous for its historic canal district, a major tourist attraction that beautifully preserves its Meiji and Taisho-era stone warehouses, now housing shops, cafes, and museums. This home is situated in the Shin-Ko district, a quiet residential area that offers a peaceful lifestyle while remaining within reach of Otaru's charming city center and scenic coastline.