Spacious Family Home in Muroran with Extensive Renovations and Garden
This charming 5LDK detached house in Muroran, Hokkaido, offers a fantastic opportunity for family living with its generous land size of approximately 254.68 square meters and a total floor area of 125.46 square meters. The property, built in July 1976, has undergone significant updates, including a complete renovation of the bathroom, washroom, laundry area, hallway, and toilet ceilings, walls, and flooring in March 2023. The exterior was also refreshed in May 2018, ensuring the home is well-maintained and modern.
The house features a spacious 23-tatami mat living room with windows on two sides and a bay window, perfect for natural light and interior decoration. The kitchen is an L-shaped system kitchen facing the dining area, with a high ceiling that creates an open, airy feel for cooking while keeping an eye on the family. A unique feature is the inclusion of a Ryukyu tatami room adjacent to the living room. The bathroom is a comfortable one-tsubo (approx. 3.3 sqm) unit bath equipped with handrails for safety. Additional amenities include a three-mirror vanity, a shower-equipped washbasin, a heated toilet seat, a TV monitor intercom, and an IH cooking heater. The property boasts ample storage space, including a walk-in closet, and parking for three cars in a tandem configuration.
The area is family-friendly, with parks, nurseries, kindergartens, elementary schools, and junior high schools all within a 10-minute walk. A bus stop is just a 1-minute walk away, providing convenience for households without a car. The large garden is ideal for home vegetable gardening, landscaping, or hosting a BBQ. According to the agent's special notes, the following information will be automatically reflected in other inquiries (discarded after 30 minutes) and is available for only some properties.
Muroran is a port city on Hokkaido's southern coast, known for its dramatic coastal scenery and historic ironworks. An interesting local fact is that the city's iconic White Lighthouse at Cape Chikyu is a popular spot for watching the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. The closest major landmark is the scenic Mount Tarumae, an active volcano and part of the Shikotsu-Toya National Park, offering hiking and stunning natural vistas approximately a 40-minute drive away.
