Spacious 5SLDK Family Home with Expansive Grounds in Bibai, Hokkaido
This generously proportioned detached house in Bibai City, Hokkaido, offers a rare combination of space, functionality, and location. Situated on an expansive plot of approximately 200 tsubo (664.46 sqm), the property features a substantial building footprint of about 47 tsubo (157.13 sqm) and a 5SLDK layout, providing ample room for a large family or making it an ideal candidate for a vacation home. The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate handover.
Key features and equipment, as detailed in the agent notes, include a system kitchen for easy cleaning and integrated storage, a two-story entrance hall with a soaring ceiling, and a bathroom with a drying function. The home is equipped with a heated toilet seat (bidet/Washlet), a walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, a TV monitor-equipped door phone, and underfloor heating. It is an all-electric property (オール電化) and is barrier-free. The south-facing orientation ensures good sunlight, and the property comes with a parking area, a garage, and a dedicated garden. Other notable facilities include public water supply, propane gas, sewer system, a dedicated bath and toilet, gas cooking, a system kitchen, hot water supply, an indoor laundry space, a balcony, hardwood flooring, an independent washbasin area, a bathroom sized 1 tsubo or larger (approx. 1.6m x 1.6m), a shoe cupboard, lighting fixtures included, kerosene heating, a regular-shaped plot, wide spacing from neighboring houses, two or more toilets, a void space, a garden over 10 sqm, a terrace, and is noted as being suitable for a villa with good views.
The location is highly convenient, with the Bibai Interchange of the expressway just 1km away, providing excellent highway access. Daily amenities are within easy reach: Co-op Sapporo Bibai Store is about a 10-minute walk, Komeri Hard & Green Bibai Store about 6 minutes, Seicomart Bibai Higashi 5-jo Store about 4 minutes, and Tsuruha Drug Bibai Store about 10 minutes. The bus stop for Higashi 5-jo is a mere 2-minute walk. The property also falls within a residential inducement area (居住誘導区域内).
Bibai City, once a thriving coal mining center, is now known for its peaceful residential areas and access to Hokkaido's natural beauty. An interesting local fact is that the city is home to the Bibai Coal Mine Memorial Museum, which preserves the history of the industry that built the region. For outdoor enthusiasts and tourists, the beautiful Shirogane Blue Pond (Shirogane Aoiike), famous for its stunning, surreal blue waters, is a major attraction located within a reasonable driving distance, making the area appealing for both daily life and leisure.
