Spacious 5LDK Family Home in Kobe's Tarumi Ward with Recent Renovations
This well-maintained single-family home, located in Kobe's Tarumi Ward, offers a generous 5LDK layout with a total floor area of 110.12 square meters, providing ample space for family living. The property is situated approximately a 10-minute walk from Kasumigaoka Station on the Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line, offering convenient access to the wider Kobe and Osaka areas. The house was built in August 1979, making it 47 years old, and has recently undergone significant exterior renovations, with the exterior walls being refinished in October 2024.
The property features a comprehensive set of equipment and amenities. The kitchen is a convenient system kitchen with a counter, equipped with an IH cooktop. The bathroom includes a reheating function and a bath dryer. The washbasin area features a shower-equipped vanity. For comfort and convenience, the home includes underfloor heating, a TV monitor-equipped doorphone for security, and a walk-in closet. The property is all-electric and incorporates barrier-free design elements. It is south-facing, ensuring excellent sunlight and ventilation, with all rooms benefiting from two-sided natural light. A dedicated parking space for one car is available, complete with a shutter for protection from the elements.
Special notes highlight the property's practical layout. The living space is designed to be tidy, with storage in every room. The floor plan is generous, featuring four rooms of 6 tatami mats or larger. The water areas (kitchen, bathroom, toilet) are consolidated for efficient housework flow. A convenient back door is located next to the kitchen, useful for temporary garbage storage and ventilation. The floor plan features two toilets for good living circulation. The south-facing balcony is ideal for drying laundry. The property also includes a sunken garage measuring 17.25 square meters. Essential daily facilities such as elementary and junior high schools, supermarkets, and hospitals are all within a 10-minute walk, including Kasekiyama Junior High School just 220 meters away.
The surrounding area of Tarumi Ward offers a pleasant residential environment with easy access to urban amenities. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Maiko area is famous for the Maiko Promenade, a scenic walkway that extends over the sea, offering stunning views of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, the world's longest suspension bridge. The closest major landmark is the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge itself, a marvel of modern engineering and a popular tourist destination for its spectacular illumination at night.
