Spacious Detached House in Sapporo's Kita Ward with Recent Renovations
This detached house, located in the Shin-Kotoni 12-jo 6-chome area of Sapporo's Kita Ward, offers a generous living space of 178.2 sqm (approximately 53.9 tsubo) on a substantial plot of 276.33 sqm (approximately 83.58 tsubo). Built in October 1995, this three-story wood and reinforced concrete structure features a 3SLDK layout, where the 'S' denotes a service space or storage room.
Key features of the property include a south-facing living room on the second floor, ensuring excellent sunlight exposure. All rooms are equipped with built-in storage, and the home includes a Japanese-style room (washitsu) and a balcony. The kitchen is a modern face-to-face style, perfect for family interaction. For vehicle owners, there is built-in parking for two cars (subject to vehicle type). The property fronts a public road over 6 meters wide, providing good access.
Significant renovations were completed around mid-May 2024 (Reiwa 6). The comprehensive refurbishment includes replacement of all wallpaper, the kitchen, bathroom, washbasin vanity, toilet, and boiler. The tatami mats have been re-covered, and the exterior walls and roof have been repainted, presenting the home in excellent, move-in ready condition.
The location is highly convenient, with Shin-Kotoni Elementary School just a 4-minute walk (approx. 290m) away. Daily necessities are within easy reach, with a Seicomart supermarket a 2-minute walk and a Tsuruha Drug store a 4-minute walk from the home. Public transport access is provided by the JR Sassho Line's Shin-Kotoni Station, a 16-minute walk, and bus services from the Sapporo Municipal Namboku Line's Asahiyama Station.
The Shin-Kotoni area offers a balanced residential lifestyle. An interesting local fact is that the name "Kotoni" derives from the Ainu language, meaning "place where there is a marsh." For recreation and nature, residents can easily visit the popular Maruyama Park and Hokkaido Shrine, a major Shinto site and scenic spot in Sapporo, which is approximately a 20-minute drive away and offers beautiful cherry blossoms in spring and vibrant autumn foliage.
