Spacious 4LDK Family Home in Kobe's Quiet Residential Area
This charming two-story wooden house, built in March 1997, offers a comfortable and recently renovated living space in the quiet residential neighborhood of Otsukadai, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. The property features a stately and robust exterior design that conveys a sense of status and provides reassuring solidity.
The layout is a practical 4LDK, providing flexible space that can adapt to a family's lifestyle. The living-dining-kitchen (LDK) area is notably spacious at 12.5 tatami mats, allowing for a generous sofa and dining table setup. All bedrooms are a comfortable 6 tatami mats in size, offering personal space for each family member. The interior boasts calm-toned flooring in the living area, creating an ideal space for cherished family time. The kitchen is a functional space designed for enjoyable and efficient cooking.
Agent Notes & Equipment (Translated): The property is move-in ready following comprehensive renovations completed in November 2024. Key renovations include the kitchen, washbasin/vanity, second-floor toilet, laundry faucet, and a new waterproof pan. All rooms received new wallpaper, and the fusuma (sliding doors), shoji (paper screens), and CF (likely flooring) in the toilet and washroom were replaced. A full house cleaning was also conducted. The home features a separate washstand, convenient for makeup and hair styling, and includes an indoor space for a washing machine, which helps prolong the appliance's lifespan. The attached garage protects your vehicle from the elements. The quiet residential location enhances private, luxurious living. Viewings and immediate decisions are possible.
Main Equipment/Features: System kitchen, counter kitchen, IH cooker, gas cooker, bath with reheating function, bathroom dryer, washbasin with shower, bidet toilet seat, walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, TV monitor intercom, floor heating. Additional features include all-electric power, barrier-free design, south-facing orientation, and parking. Other equipment: sewer system, dedicated bath, dedicated toilet, indoor laundry machine space, bay window, balcony, flooring, independent washroom, closet, two or more toilets.
The location is highly convenient, with a supermarket (Maruai Otsukadai) a 6-minute walk away and a convenience store (Lawson Otsukadai 5-chome) just a 5-minute walk. It is a 3-minute walk to Kobe Municipal Otsukadai Junior High School and a 16-minute walk to Kobe Municipal Edayoshi Elementary School. The nearest major train station, JR Nishi-Akashi Station on the Sanyo Main Line, is approximately a 20-22 minute walk, providing access to the wider Kansai region.
The area of Kobe's Nishi Ward offers a blend of suburban tranquility and city access. An interesting local fact is that Kobe is famously home to the iconic Arima Onsen, one of Japan's oldest and most celebrated hot spring resorts, located in the northern part of the city. While Arima Onsen itself is a short drive or train ride away, the property's location provides a peaceful base with easy connections to such major attractions, as well as to the vibrant port city of Kobe itself, renowned for its international cuisine and scenic harbor.
