Custom-Built Home by Nomura Home in Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama
This custom-built detached house, constructed by Nomura Home in July 2004, is located in the Hoshikawa 3-chome area of Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama. The property features a 2LDK+2S (with a storage room/utility room) layout, offering a total floor area of 94.39 square meters on a land area of 150.51 square meters. The home is built with external insulation (exterior insulation method), a notable feature for energy efficiency.
The interior includes a living-dining-kitchen (LDK) area of approximately 14.7 tatami mats, complemented by a living room staircase designed to facilitate family interaction. The entrance area features a double-height ceiling (atrium), creating an open and spacious feel. A south-facing garden provides outdoor space. The master bedroom on the second floor includes a large walk-in closet for ample storage. Additional features include a unit bathroom with high ceilings and a window, a system kitchen, double-glazed windows, a washlet toilet, and two separate toilets. All rooms are south-facing and at least 6 tatami mats in size. The property utilizes a private liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) system and has a septic tank for wastewater treatment. There is no dedicated parking space on the property. The property includes a shared ownership interest in a private road (private road burden of 381.91 square meters, with a 1/11 share), and the front road width is 1.8 meters. A portion of the land is designated as a sediment disaster warning area and a sediment disaster special warning area. The property does not directly front a road as defined by the Building Standards Law, meaning new construction, expansion, or major renovation is not permitted without special permission from the building review board under Article 43, Paragraph 2, Item 2 of the law. The floor area ratio is limited to 160% based on the road width. The property is located a 4-minute walk from Wadamachi Station on the Sotetsu Main Line, providing convenient access to central Yokohama. The neighborhood includes a supermarket, convenience store, shopping street, and a bank within a 5-6 minute walk.
