Spacious 5SLDK Home with Soundproof Room in Quiet Kobe Neighborhood
This substantial two-story house, built in 1999 by the reputable Misawa Home, offers a rare combination of space, functionality, and a peaceful setting in Kobe's Suma Ward. The property is situated on a corner lot, ensuring excellent sunlight and ventilation from two sides, with 6-meter-wide roads providing a sense of openness. The layout is a generous 5SLDK, with all rooms being 6 tatami mats or larger, creating a comfortable living environment for a family.
Key features translated from the agent's notes include a dedicated soundproof room on the first floor, ideal for musical instrument practice or even operating a piano lesson studio. The home is well-equipped for modern living with a system kitchen that integrates storage for easy cleaning, a TV monitor-equipped doorphone for security, and underfloor heating for cozy winters. Additional amenities include a walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, an all-electric system, a barrier-free design, a south-facing orientation, and a dedicated parking space. Other listed equipment includes city gas, a dedicated bath and toilet, gas cooktop, three-burner hob, hot water supply, shower-equipped vanity, air conditioning, indoor laundry space, balcony, heated toilet seat, bathroom dryer, separate washroom, lighting fixtures included, auto bath, completed building inspection, water purifier, two or more toilets, bathroom heater, atrium, roof balcony, good views, and a high-roof parking space.
The location in the quiet residential area of Taibataminami-cho offers daily convenience with a 7-Eleven just a 5-minute walk away and a supermarket within a 13-minute walk. The area is part of Kobe, a city famous for its vibrant international culture and stunning setting between the sea and the Rokko mountains. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Suma coastal area was historically a setting for many pivotal scenes in the classic Japanese epic, The Tale of the Heike. The closest major tourist attraction is Suma Rikyu Park, a beautiful seaside park and former imperial detached palace garden located approximately 1.6 km away, offering seasonal flower displays and scenic ocean views.
