Steel-Frame Shop-Residence in Osaka's Sumiyoshi Ward
This property is a steel-frame, three-story building combining a shop and residence, located just a 3-minute walk from Abikomichi Station on the Hankai Tramway Hankai Line. The price is relatively affordable, and the property utilizes environmentally friendly city gas.
Translated agent notes on equipment and features reveal a well-appointed home. The main equipment includes a system kitchen with a counter and an IH cooktop. The bathroom features a reheating function, a bath dryer, a washbasin with a shower, and a washlet toilet. Indoor amenities consist of a walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, a doorphone with a TV monitor, and underfloor heating. Key property characteristics include being all-electric, barrier-free, south-facing, and having a parking space (though the summary states 'none' for parking, this feature is listed). Other equipment includes public water supply, city gas, and sewer systems.
The property underwent renovations in July 2022, which included repapering all rooms with new wallpaper, converting the third-floor Japanese-style room into a Western-style room, and partial remodeling of the shop area. It is designated as a quasi-fireproof building. The building offers a total floor area of 102.32 sqm on a 58.37 sqm (registered) plot of land. The layout is a 3DK, and it was built in October 1980 (46 years old). The south-facing balcony ensures good sunlight. The shop entrance and the residential entrance are separate. The current status is occupied, and a viewing is possible.
The area of Sumiyoshi Ward in Osaka offers a blend of residential calm and urban convenience. An interesting local fact is that the ward is home to the Sumiyoshi Taisha, one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines, famous for its unique architectural style called Sumiyoshi-zukuri. The closest major landmark is the iconic Tsutenkaku Tower in the nearby Shinsekai district, a symbol of Osaka's nostalgic downtown and a popular tourist observation deck.
