Spacious 5LDK Family Home in Sapporo's Serene Makomanai Area
This substantial property presents a rare opportunity to own a spacious 5LDK family home in the quiet, green residential neighborhood of Makomanai Kashioka in Sapporo's Minami Ward. Built in June 1984, this reinforced concrete (RC) structure offers durability and a generous total floor area of approximately 145.74 sqm (44.08 tsubo), situated on a large, flat corner plot of land measuring 356.02 sqm (107.69 tsubo). The layout is ideal for family living, featuring a large combined living-dining-kitchen (LDK) area of approximately 20.0 jo (tatami mats), complemented by five separate rooms: one Japanese-style room of 8 jo, and four Western-style rooms of 10 jo, 8 jo, 7.5 jo, and 6 jo.
The property is equipped with several desirable features including a warm water washlet toilet, a bathroom with a window, a monitor-equipped intercom, city gas, and public water and sewer systems. Notable exterior features include a roof balcony and a dedicated garden space. Parking is conveniently provided with a shutter-equipped garage for two vehicles at no additional cost.
Special notes and legal particulars for this property include: it is subject to North Side Setback Regulations; the exterior wall has a 1-meter setback; the building height is limited to 10 meters; the minimum lot size for the area is 165 sqm; the floor area ratio (FAR) for uses other than detached houses, rowhouses, or two-unit apartment buildings is 60%; it is located within a Residential Environment Conservation District; it is subject to sunlight regulations (3-hour/2-hour measurement at 1.5m); it is within a Land Readjustment Project Control Area; it is part of a Landscape Planning Area; and it is zoned as a Residential Urban District. The land is freehold ownership (所有権) and zoned as Category I Low-Rise Exclusive Residential Area, with a building coverage ratio of 40% and a floor area ratio of 80%.
The Makomanai area is known for its peaceful atmosphere and abundance of nature, being nestled near the foothills of the surrounding mountains. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Makomanai Park was a key venue for the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics, hosting the biathlon and cross-country skiing events. The area offers excellent access to outdoor recreation while remaining a comfortable residential suburb. The closest major landmark is the expansive Makomanai Park itself, a vast green space featuring sports facilities, walking paths, and the Makomanai Indoor Stadium, a legacy of the Olympics.
