Spacious Modern Family Home in Kobe's Sumiyoshi District
This impressive two-story wooden house, built in May 2022, offers a contemporary and comfortable lifestyle in the desirable Sumiyoshi area of Kobe's Higashinada Ward. The property is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from JR Sumiyoshi Station on the Tokaido Main Line, providing excellent access to central Kobe and Osaka.
Translated agent notes and equipment details reveal a home designed for modern convenience and comfort. The property features a system kitchen with an integrated countertop, making cleaning and maintenance easy. For year-round comfort, underfloor heating is installed throughout the living areas, ensuring warm floors during the cold winter months. The home is equipped with an all-electric system, barrier-free design elements, and a south-facing orientation. Key amenities include a spacious island kitchen, a walk-in closet (approximately 6.4 tatami mats), a balcony, a dishwasher/dryer, a shoe closet, and two or more toilets. The bathroom includes a reheating function and a bath dryer. Additional features are a TV monitor-equipped doorphone and storage in all rooms. The property also boasts a generous free parking space for three vehicles, accommodating family and guests with ease.
The interior layout is a spacious 5SLDK, with a total floor area of 212.50 square meters spread across two stories. The living, dining, and kitchen area is bright and expansive, featuring the aforementioned underfloor heating. The second-floor washbasin is a spacious double-bowl type, and the home includes a first-floor shower room. The land size is a substantial 456.02 square meters.
The Sumiyoshi and Mikage areas are known for their quiet, residential atmosphere while being well-serviced by shops and amenities. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Sumiyoshi Shrine is one of the many Sumiyoshi shrines in Japan dedicated to the gods of the sea and sailing, a nod to Kobe's historic port culture. The closest major landmark is the scenic Mount Rokko, offering hiking trails, a botanical garden, and panoramic night views of Osaka Bay, easily accessible for a day trip.
