Spacious Mixed-Use Property with Ample Parking in Sunakawa, Hokkaido
This versatile property in Sunakawa City, Hokkaido, offers a unique combination of residential and commercial potential. The building is a two-story wooden structure built in May 2002, featuring a generous floor area of approximately 234.00 square meters (about 70 tsubo) on a corner lot of about 263.62 square meters (about 79 tsubo). The layout is a substantial 6SLDK, designed as a "residence + office" with two kitchens, two toilets, and a large 23.8-tatami mat living-dining-kitchen area on the second floor. The property is conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from the Miyagawacho bus stop.
Key features and equipment notes include a barrier-free design, a flat plot of land, and a northeast-facing corner location with approximately 26 meters of road frontage. The property is well-suited for shop or business use, with space for up to seven vehicles, including a three-car garage. Recent updates ensure comfort and functionality: the central heating system for the second-floor living area was replaced three years ago, the oil-fired automatic water heater with bath reheating function was replaced four years ago, and the first-floor roof was replaced three years ago. The parking area is paved and features a snow-melting machine. The garage on the first floor has power wiring completed and includes plumbing for a commercial refrigerator.
Interior amenities are comprehensive. The second floor boasts a system kitchen with a built-in dishwasher and a balcony. Both toilets have heated seats. The garage contains two storage sheds. The property also includes a shoe-in closet, a freight handling area, and closets in all bedrooms. The bathroom is a full-auto unit with a reheating function. Renovations were carried out in 2021 and 2022, including work on the bathroom, washbasin, water heater, and pipes, as well as the installation of air conditioners in two second-floor Western-style rooms.
The surrounding Sunakawa area in central Hokkaido offers a balance of convenience and a quieter lifestyle compared to Sapporo. An interesting local fact is that Sunakawa was historically a center for coal mining, which shaped its early development. For visitors and residents alike, a major nearby attraction is the beautiful Shikotsu-Toya National Park, renowned for its volcanic caldera lakes, hot springs, and hiking trails, located within a reasonable driving distance.
