Spacious Two-Generation Family Home in Ibaraki, Osaka
This expansive custom-built home, constructed by Mitsui Home, offers a rare combination of space, functionality, and modern comfort. Situated on a generous 164 tsubo (approximately 542 sqm) plot, the property features a total floor area of 139 tsubo (approximately 462.69 sqm), including a 91.56 sqm garage. The layout is ingeniously designed for two-generation living, comprising two distinct 3LDK units stacked over two floors, each with its own kitchen and bathroom facilities.
The property's equipment and features are comprehensive. The home is equipped with a full-house air conditioning system, underfloor heating, and an all-electric setup. Key amenities include a system kitchen with a three-burner cooktop, a bathroom with a bath dryer (allowing laundry to be dried inside on rainy days), a spacious custom-sized unit bath, a private sauna, and a TV monitor-equipped doorphone for security. The second-floor living and wet areas underwent a significant renovation in 2008 under architect supervision, while other rooms remain in good condition. The home boasts two washbasins, two or more toilets, a walk-in closet, storage in every room, and a two-story vaulted entrance hall overlooking a tsuboniwa (courtyard garden).
The interior is characterized by spacious rooms, all over 8 tatami mats in size. The layout includes a large 50-mat LDK on the first and intermediate floor, and a 26.1-mat LDK on the second floor. The first floor features a 15-mat Western-style room and a 10-mat Japanese-style room, which can serve as reception or guest rooms. The property includes a wide balcony, a concrete garage with an electric shutter providing parking for three cars, and a garden with ample space for children to play or for gardening.
Located in the Minami-Kasugaoka neighborhood of Ibaraki City, Osaka, the area is a green, residential district with good spacing between homes. A major attraction nearby is EXPOCITY, one of Japan's largest commercial complexes, featuring a giant Ferris wheel, an aquarium, a cinema, and numerous shops and restaurants. Historically, Ibaraki City developed as a post-station town on the ancient Saigoku Kaido road, connecting Kyoto and the western provinces, contributing to its rich cultural heritage.
