Spacious and Modern 3DK House in Kobe's Higashinada Ward
This well-maintained single-family home, built in May 2001, offers a comfortable and efficient living space in the desirable Higashinada Ward of Kobe. The property features a timeless, simple modern exterior and a highly functional 3DK layout with a total floor area of 69.38 square meters spread over three stories. The land area is 41.58 square meters, and the east side of the property borders a neighboring parking space, creating an open and spacious feeling for the lot. The home faces a one-way street approximately 6 meters wide, which helps limit traffic and provides a quieter living environment.
The interior is designed with excellent workflow in mind. The kitchen, washroom, and bathroom are all consolidated on the second floor, creating an efficient household chore circuit. The kitchen is a system kitchen equipped with a dishwasher-dryer. The bathroom includes a dryer, a valuable feature for drying laundry on rainy days and helping to prevent mold. The entrance door is a sliding type for smooth opening and closing. The property boasts good natural light throughout, with all living rooms receiving sunlight from two sides. One of the Western-style rooms even features a skylight. The dining area uses downlights for a clean, uncluttered impression, and the flow to the washroom is well-designed. A toilet is also conveniently located on the first floor, making it useful for guests. A recent renovation was completed in March 2025 (Reiwa 7), updating the washbasin and vanity unit. The toilet includes a handy hand-wash counter. Ample storage space is provided throughout the home.
Additional key features and equipment include a system kitchen, counter kitchen, IH cooktop, bath reheating function, shower-equipped washbasin, bidet toilet seat, walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, TV monitor-equipped doorphone, and underfloor heating. The property is all-electric and includes a parking space for one car at no extra charge. Utilities are public water and city gas.
The location is highly convenient, situated just a 7-minute walk (560m) from Kounan-yamate Station on the JR West Japan Tokaido Main Line. A supermarket is within a 4-minute walk (250m), making daily shopping effortless. The area is part of Kobe's prestigious residential belt, known for its quiet, leafy neighborhoods and high quality of life. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Rokko Mountain range provides a stunning natural backdrop and is a popular hiking destination, offering spectacular night views of Osaka Bay, known as one of Japan's 'Three Major Night Views.' The closest major landmark is the scenic Mount Rokko, a renowned tourist attraction offering hiking trails, botanical gardens, and the famous Rokko Garden Terrace.
