Spacious Steel-Frame Home with Mountain Lodge Ambiance in Kobe's Higashinada Ward
This well-maintained steel-frame house, built in September 1998, offers a unique living experience in the desirable Higashinada Ward of Kobe. The property is a 3-story, 3LDK layout with a total floor area of 97.46 square meters, providing ample space for comfortable family living. A key feature is the generous storage, with built-in closets in every room, ensuring a tidy and organized home.
The property's equipment and features are comprehensive. The kitchen is a convenient U-shaped ("コの字型") system kitchen with a counter, making food preparation tasks like using a cutting board easy and efficient. The home is equipped with an induction cooktop (IHコンロ), a system bathroom with a reheating function (追い焚き) and a dryer, and a washbasin with a shower. For comfort and convenience, it includes underfloor heating (床暖房), a TV monitor-equipped doorphone for security, and washlet toilets with water-saving features on both the second and third floors. The property is all-electric (オール電化) and features a barrier-free design. It is south-facing (南向き), ensuring excellent sunlight and warmth, which is ideal for drying laundry even in winter. The house comes with a built-in parking space for one vehicle.
Special notes from the agent highlight several attractive points. The property is located approximately a 10-minute walk from Hankyu Railway's Mikage Station. The front road is a gentle slope. The building underwent renovations in January 2027 (令和7年). It features two balconies. All rooms face south, providing excellent sunlight and ventilation. The living, dining, and kitchen area, approximately 11 jo in size, evokes the feel of a real wood mountain lodge. The front road is about 5 meters wide, and the entrance is notably spacious. The property is situated in a cultural and educational district (文教地区) and is within areas regulated for housing development, aviation, landscape, and erosion control laws.
The Mikage area of Higashinada is a prestigious and quiet residential neighborhood known for its history and culture. An interesting local fact is that the area is home to several renowned private art museums, such as the Kōsetsu Museum of Art and the Hakutsuru Fine Art Museum, reflecting the refined tastes of its residents. The closest major landmark is the scenic Mount Rokko, a popular recreational area offering hiking trails, a botanical garden, and stunning night views of Osaka Bay and Kobe city, easily accessible for weekend getaways.
