Spacious Family Home with Generous Garden in Yokosuka
This detached house, located in the quiet residential neighborhood of Ohtawa 2-chome, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, offers a comfortable living space of 89.42 sqm (approx. 27.04 tsubo) on a substantial plot of 226.62 sqm (approx. 68.55 tsubo). Built in January 1997, the two-story wooden structure features a 3SLDK layout, providing ample room for family life. The property includes a Western-style sewing room, which can be used as-is or easily converted into a home office or study. The kitchen is well-equipped with ample storage and a 3-burner stove, and features a back door conveniently located for taking out trash.
According to the agent's notes, the property is equipped with two toilets, a bathroom of 1 tsubo or larger, a system kitchen, underfloor storage, closets, a walk-in closet, air conditioning, storm shutters, shutters, lighting fixtures, propane gas, electricity, and water and sewer connections. Special features highlighted include the quiet residential setting, its location within a land readjustment area, dual-sided natural lighting, and siding exterior walls. A key remark states that any remaining items will be disposed of prior to handover, and the contract will include a disclaimer of liability for non-conforming defects.
The home's standout feature is its spacious garden, perfect for family activities, gardening, or keeping pets. A storage shed in the garden provides additional utility space. The property enjoys excellent sunlight and comes with a free parking space. The area is served by local bus routes, with the nearest stops being an 8-minute walk from the Ohtawa bus stop, accessible via bus from Keikyu Kurihama Line's Miurakaigan Station (15 min bus ride) or the Yokosuka Line's Kinugasa Station (20 min bus ride).
Yokosuka is a city rich in naval history and offers beautiful coastal scenery. An interesting local fact is that Yokosuka is home to the first Japanese-built Western-style lighthouse, the Jogashima Lighthouse, completed in 1869. The closest major landmark is the historic Verny Park, built on the site of a former French-style shipyard and offering scenic views of Tokyo Bay, cherry blossoms in spring, and a museum dedicated to the city's shipbuilding history.
