Steel-Framed Shop-Residence Near Hyotan-yama Station
This property presents a versatile steel-framed building located in Showa-cho, Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture. Positioned just an 8-minute walk from Hyotan-yama Station on the Kintetsu Namba/Nara Line, it offers excellent access to central Osaka. The building is currently vacant and features a 4DK layout with a total floor area of 82.20 square meters spread over three stories, built in September 1994.
Key equipment and features include a monitor-equipped doorphone for security, a system kitchen with a counter and an IH cooktop, a bathroom with a reheating function and a dryer, and a washlet toilet seat for added comfort. The property utilizes city gas, which is relatively inexpensive and environmentally friendly. Other notable features include underfloor heating, a walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, and a south-facing orientation. The listing notes that the first-floor section can be utilized as a shop, allowing for diverse uses such as a home combined with an office, restaurant, salon, or classroom. Alternatively, the shop area could be remodeled into a parking space for cars or motorcycles.
The surrounding area is a residential neighborhood with convenient amenities. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Hyotan-yama (Gourd Mountain) area is named for a hill that resembles a gourd, a shape considered lucky in Japan. For tourism, the property is within reasonable reach of Osaka's major attractions, including the historic Osaka Castle, a magnificent fortress surrounded by parkland that is one of Japan's most famous landmarks.
