Newly Built Family Home in Sakai, Osaka
This newly constructed detached house in Sakai's Minami Ward offers modern living with a focus on family comfort and structural integrity. The property features three bedrooms, each equipped with a walk-in closet (W-inCL), providing ample personal storage. The spacious 18-jo (approximately 29.7 sqm) LDK (Living-Dining-Kitchen) area is bright and airy, enhanced by large sliding windows that allow for plenty of natural light and ventilation. The kitchen is a highlight, featuring a counter-style design with a built-in dishwasher, allowing the cook to interact with family in the living area or watch TV while preparing meals.
The home is designed for convenience and practicality. It includes two toilets, one on each floor, to ease morning congestion, both fitted with warm-water washing toilet seats. The large bathroom features a reheating function, ensuring warm baths are available for family members returning home at different times. A dedicated laundry space with storage and a generously sized balcony make daily chores more manageable. Additional storage is abundant, including a large shoe box at the entrance, a pantry room for substantial storage, and other sizable closets throughout.
Key structural features underscore the home's quality and safety. It boasts an earthquake resistance grade of 3, is fitted with seismic dampers, and is certified as a Long-Term Excellent Housing unit. The property is all-electric and includes underfloor heating, a TV monitor intercom, and barrier-free design elements. Other notable equipment includes public water supply, city gas, a dedicated bath and toilet, a gas cooktop, a system kitchen, hot water supply, a shower-equipped vanity, underfloor storage, an indoor washing machine space, balcony, hardwood flooring, and double-pane windows.
The area, Sakai City in Osaka Prefecture, is rich in history, famously known for its ancient burial mounds (kofun), including the massive Daisenryo Kofun, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The property is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood, offering a peaceful living environment while being within a reasonable commute to central Osaka. The closest major tourist attraction is the aforementioned Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group, a significant archaeological site that offers a unique glimpse into Japan's ancient past.