Spacious Corner-Plot Family Home in a Quiet Kobe Neighborhood
This charming two-story wooden house, built in 1984, is situated in a quiet residential zone designated as a Category I Low-Rise Residential Exclusive District in Kobe's Kita Ward. The property occupies a prime southwest and southeast corner plot, ensuring excellent sunlight and ventilation throughout the day. The land area is a generous 208.51 square meters, with a total building floor space of 126.69 square meters arranged in a 4SDK layout.
Key features and equipment, as detailed in the agent's notes, include a spacious and user-friendly L-shaped kitchen with a counter, allowing for interaction with family while cooking. The property utilizes city gas, which is noted for being relatively economical and environmentally friendly. The home is equipped with a system kitchen, IH cooktop, a bath with reheating function and dryer, a shower-equipped washbasin, and a washlet toilet seat. Additional amenities include a walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, a TV monitor-equipped doorphone, and underfloor heating. The property is also described as barrier-free and south-facing.
The interior is bright and welcoming, featuring large windows that offer views of the spacious garden, and sliding glass doors in the dining area that allow ample natural light. A second-floor Western-style room provides a balcony and views of the northern mountains, allowing residents to feel the changing seasons. Conveniently, each floor is equipped with its own toilet and washbasin. The property includes one parking space.
The location is highly convenient, within a 3-minute walk (approx. 170m) of Kobe Municipal Karato Elementary School and a 6-minute walk (approx. 470m) of the Karatodai Station on the Kobe Electric Railway Arima Line. Daily shopping is facilitated by a Co-op supermarket, also a 6-minute walk away. The area is part of the scenic northern region of Kobe, known for its lush greenery and residential calm. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Arima Onsen, one of Japan's oldest hot spring resorts, is easily accessible via the same train line, offering a historic retreat just a short ride away. The closest major tourist attraction is the renowned Arima Onsen hot spring town, a destination famed for its healing waters and traditional inns for centuries.
