Charming Used Detached House in Kobe's Historic Kitano District
This property is a 4LDK detached house located in the prestigious Kitano-cho area of Kobe's Chuo Ward, Hyogo Prefecture. The house is situated just a 12-minute walk from Hankyu Kobe Line's Sannomiya Station and a 14-minute walk from JR Tokaido Main Line's Sannomiya Station, offering excellent access to major transportation hubs.
The property features a system kitchen that integrates easy cleaning and maintenance with ample storage space. For security and convenience, a monitor-equipped door phone is installed, allowing residents to safely screen visitors. The bathroom includes a reheating function and a bath dryer, while the toilet is fitted with a bidet-style washlet seat for enhanced hygiene and comfort.
Key equipment and features of the house include a system kitchen, counter kitchen, IH cooktop, gas cooktop, reheating bath, bath dryer, washbasin with shower, washlet toilet seat, walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, TV monitor door phone, and underfloor heating. Notable property characteristics are all-electric power, barrier-free design, south-facing orientation, and included parking. Other equipment includes public water supply, city gas, system kitchen, flooring, TV door phone, warm water washlet toilet, and storage in all rooms.
The house was built in May 2003, making it 23 years old. It is a two-story wooden structure with a total floor area of 88.86 square meters on a land area of 78.63 square meters (official register). The property is located in an urbanization promotion area, zoned as a Category II Medium-to-High-Rise Exclusive Residential District. The land is flat with a building-to-land ratio of 60% and a floor area ratio of 160%. It is also designated as a Category 3 Height District and a Quasi-Fireproof District. The property is currently occupied, and viewings are possible.
The surrounding Kitano-cho area is renowned for its historic atmosphere, characterized by the preserved foreign residences known as 'Ijinkan' from Kobe's port-opening era. This creates a calm and sophisticated residential environment. A major landmark just a short distance away is the Kitano Ijinkan-gai, a famous tourist area where many Western-style historic homes are open to the public, offering a unique glimpse into Kobe's international past.
