Spacious 5LDK Home with Flexible Use in Kobe's Convenient Itayado Area
This substantial property presents a rare opportunity in the highly sought-after Itayado district of Kobe's Suma Ward. The home is a spacious 5LDK layout with a total floor area of 167.45 square meters, spread across four stories of steel-frame construction. Built in March 1996, the residence is situated on a 55.94 square meter plot of land with a wide front road, ensuring easy parking. The property's key features include a south-east orientation, barrier-free design, and a dedicated parking space.
Translated agent notes on equipment and features reveal a well-appointed home. The kitchen is equipped with a system kitchen featuring a counter and an IH cooktop. The bathroom includes a reheating function and a bath dryer. The home boasts a shower-equipped vanity, a bidet toilet seat, and two or more toilets. Indoor amenities are comprehensive, featuring a walk-in closet, storage in every room, a TV monitor-equipped doorphone, and underfloor heating. The property is all-electric and utilizes public water supply, city gas, and sewer systems. It also has a dedicated bath, a balcony, and an independent washbasin.
A standout feature is the versatile first floor, currently utilized as a mahjong club, which offers immense potential for conversion into a garage, warehouse, shop, or office, making it ideal for a live-work setup. The location is exceptionally convenient, just a 3-minute walk from both the Sanyo Electric Railway and Kobe Municipal Subway's Itayado Stations, providing access to two lines. Daily life is supported by the Itayado shopping street, just an 80-meter (1-minute) walk away, and an AEON Food Style supermarket within a 3-minute walk.
The surrounding Suma Ward area is rich with coastal charm and history. An interesting local fact is that Suma is famous for its beach, Suma Beach, which is historically linked to the epic "Tale of the Heike" and is a popular summer destination. The area is also a short trip from one of Kobe's most iconic landmarks, the majestic Suma Rikyu Park, a sprawling seaside garden complex known for its rose gardens, fountains, and panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea.
