A Rare RC Structure Home in a Quiet Kobe Neighborhood

The agent's notes highlight a layout designed to increase family communication. The floor plan features a living-dining-kitchen (LDK) area on the first floor with a living room staircase, meaning family members naturally pass through the living room when entering or exiting their rooms, increasing face-to-face interaction. All bedrooms are 6-jo or larger and feature two-sided windows for excellent natural light. Every room includes storage. The home boasts dual balconies (south and north-facing) for good sunlight and ventilation. The first-floor Japanese-style room (approx. 6-jo) includes a Buddhist altar space (butsudan), a decorative alcove (tokonoma), a built-in closet, and a sunken kotatsu (heated table) for comfortable family gatherings.

The kitchen is a central feature. It is a 2700mm counter kitchen with a waist wall, allowing the cook to interact with family in the dining area while keeping cooking utensils out of sight. It is equipped with an easy-to-clean IH cooking heater, which doesn't overheat the room in summer, and a slide-open type dishwasher. A key feature is the kitchen's back entrance (勝手口), accessible from the car space, which is convenient for taking out trash and serves as an emergency escape route. The first floor consolidates all wet areas (kitchen, bathroom, laundry) for efficient housework.

Additional equipment and features include an auto-fill bath function with a remote control in the kitchen, a TV monitor intercom for security, a blue bathtub with a window to prevent mold, a vanity with ample storage, and washlet toilets with hand-washing counters on both the first and second floors. The property is on a corner lot with a wide approx. 6m front road. It includes parking space for two cars (subject to vehicle type), with direct access from the car space to the kitchen, useful in bad weather or when carrying heavy loads.