Spacious 4SLK Family Home with Open-Plan Living in Kobe's Nishi Ward
This property presents a spacious and well-equipped 4SLK (four bedrooms, living, dining, kitchen) detached house located in Ryugaoka, Kobe's Nishi Ward. The home sits on a generous plot of approximately 58.49 tsubo (193.37 sqm), offering ample outdoor space and parking for up to three vehicles. The layout is designed for modern family living, featuring a bright and open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area of 18 tatami mats, complete with underfloor heating for year-round comfort. A distinctive feature is the two-story ceiling void (吹抜), which creates a sense of openness and style, complemented by a terrace that enhances the indoor-outdoor connection.
Key equipment and features, as detailed in the agent's notes, include a fully equipped independent kitchen with a dishwasher for convenience, a spacious one-tsubo unit bath with a reheating function and dryer, and two separate toilets, each fitted with water-saving washlets. The property boasts extensive storage throughout, including a large shoe cabinet, walk-in closets, and additional closet space in all rooms. Security and convenience are addressed with a TV monitor doorphone. The home is south-facing for excellent sunlight, and the front road is a wide 5-meter public thoroughfare. A comprehensive renovation was completed in May 2025, encompassing all water areas (kitchen, bath, toilet), full interior finishes, roof, and exterior walls, along with specific upgrades like underfloor heating in the living room, conversion of a first-floor Japanese room to a Western-style room, installation of a separate laundry room, and an inner terrace.
The property is currently vacant and ready for viewing. The listing agent, IKOIHOME, offers flexible viewing appointments year-round, including evenings and weekends, and provides free shuttle service. They also highlight their expertise in home loans, including a proprietary "Zero Own Funds Plan," and offer complimentary pre-delivery house cleaning and a home diagnosis on this property.
The area of Kobe's Nishi Ward offers a blend of residential tranquility and accessibility. An interesting local fact is that Kobe is famously one of Japan's first cities to open for international trade in the 19th century, creating its unique cosmopolitan culture. While this home is in a quiet neighborhood, residents are within a reasonable distance of central Kobe's attractions. The closest major landmark is the iconic Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, the world's longest central span suspension bridge, located a short drive away and offering spectacular views, especially when illuminated at night.
