Spacious Renovated Family Home in Kobe's Suma Ward
This property is a renovated single-family home located at 5-21-17 Kita-Ochiai, Suma Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. Constructed by Sekisui House, this light-gauge steel structure offers a generous land area of approximately 194.02 sqm (58 tsubo) and a building area of 120.89 sqm (36 tsubo). The house is scheduled for a comprehensive renovation to be completed in March 2026 (Reiwa 8). The renovation will encompass the entire water system, including the kitchen, bathroom, toilet, washbasin area, and water heater, as well as interior finishes such as walls, ceilings, flooring, and interior doors, with cushioned flooring being replaced.
The property features a 4LDK layout with the significant advantage of storage in every room. Key equipment includes a system kitchen, a counter kitchen for family interaction while cooking, an IH cooktop, a gas cooktop, a bath with reheating function and dryer, a washbasin with shower, a bidet toilet seat, a walk-in closet, underfloor heating, and a TV monitor-equipped doorphone for security. Notable features are all-electric power, barrier-free design, a south-facing orientation, and an attached parking space. The property is on a corner lot with a front road width of approximately 9.5 meters and includes a south-facing balcony and garden. The land is a regular-shaped plot with full ownership rights.
The area is served by public water, city gas, and sewer systems. A defect warranty from the real estate company is included. The property is currently vacant, and a viewing session is scheduled from March 5th (Thursday) to March 9th (Monday) by appointment.
The location offers convenient access, being approximately a 10-minute bus ride from Namegata Station on the Kobe Municipal Subway Seishin-Yamate Line, followed by an 8-minute walk from the Shirakawadai bus stop. The Suma Ward area of Kobe provides a blend of residential comfort and natural scenery, being close to the Seto Inland Sea. A notable nearby landmark is the historic Suma Temple (Suma-dera), a famous Buddhist temple with over a thousand years of history, known for its connection to the classic Tale of the Heike and its beautiful seasonal flowers.
