Renovated Sekisui Heim 4LDK House in Muroran, Hokkaido
This property is a Sekisui Heim-built 4LDK detached house currently undergoing a comprehensive renovation. The price of 17.99 million yen includes consumption tax and all renovation costs. The renovation is in progress, but viewings are still possible by appointment.
The renovation scope is extensive. The roof and exterior walls are being repainted. On the first floor, a Japanese-style room is receiving new tatami mats, wallpaper, and lighting. On the second floor, three Japanese-style rooms are being converted into Western-style rooms. This involves changing the flooring and wallpaper, replacing lighting fixtures, and modifying closets. Specifically, a 5.25-jo room, a 6-jo room, and a 7.5-jo room are being converted, with closets in some being changed to wardrobes. The living room is also getting new flooring, wallpaper, and downlight fixtures.
The kitchen is being replaced with a brand-new system kitchen. The bathroom is being fitted with a new 1-tsubo (approx. 3.3 sqm) unit bath. The washbasin is being swapped for a new model with a shower attachment, and the toilet is being upgraded to one with a bidet function. The entrance will feature a new insulated door, a TV monitor intercom, and a new shoe cabinet. The hot water supply system is an oil-fired boiler, which is also being replaced with a new unit. Additional upgrades include the installation of fire alarms (heat-sensing in the kitchen, smoke-sensing elsewhere) with a 10-year battery life, and the replacement of light switches with wider, more stylish models. The property also includes a windbreak room (風除室).
The house comes with a 2-year warranty covering the three major risks of used homes: roof leaks, defects/corrosion in major structural parts, and water supply/drainage pipe leaks or failures. The agent offers consultation on home loans, including for first-time buyers or those with other debts. The south-facing property sits on a 239.56 sqm (approx. 72 tsubo) plot, with a building area of 108.22 sqm (approx. 32 tsubo). Parking is being expanded to accommodate four cars. The structure is lightweight steel, two stories, built in July 1985.
The area, Muroran's Shukutsu district, is a coastal part of Hokkaido. An interesting local fact is that Muroran is known for its dramatic, rugged coastline and is sometimes called the "Naples of the East" for its scenic harbour views from Cape Chikyu. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Cape Chikyu (Earth Cape), a famous scenic spot offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and the Muroran cityscape.
