Spacious Two-Generation Home with Inner Garage in Kobe's Hyogo Ward
This well-located property in Kobe's Hyogo Ward presents a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious two-story wooden house, ideal for multi-generational living. Built in June 1985, the home features a generous 5LDK layout, which is described as 4LDK + 1DK, perfectly suited for two families. The total floor area is 125.00 square meters (wall-center measurement), situated on a sizable 89.60 square meter corner plot.
The property boasts several key features translated from the agent's notes. Parking is a major highlight, with space for three cars in parallel parking, including two spaces in a shutter-equipped inner garage. This inner garage is noted as being perfect not just for vehicles but also as a hobby space for motorcycles and bicycles. The house is situated on a northwest corner lot with a front road over 7 meters wide, providing a spacious feel. The south-west side, being used for parking, allows for excellent natural light. The home is equipped with a system kitchen, counter kitchen, IH cooktop, gas cooktop, bath with reheating function, bathroom dryer, shower-equipped washbasin, and a bidet toilet seat. Indoor amenities include a walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, a TV monitor doorphone, and underfloor heating. Additional features include being all-electric, barrier-free, south-facing, and having dedicated parking. Other equipment includes public water supply, city gas, sewer, private bath, private toilet, separate bath and toilet, shower, gas cooktop, hot water supply, indoor laundry machine space, balcony, bicycle parking, motorcycle parking space, and an independent washroom.
The location offers exceptional convenience. The nearest station, Shinkaichi Station on the Kobe Kosoku Tetsudo Tozai Line, is just a 7-minute walk away and is a starting station, making commutes and school runs easy. Three stations and three lines are accessible within a short walk. Daily life is well-supported with numerous supermarkets, banks, and other amenities within walking distance. A park is located right in front of the property, and Hyogo Daikai Elementary School is a mere 150 meters away.
The surrounding Hyogo Ward area is a historic part of Kobe, offering a blend of residential calm and urban convenience. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Shinkaichi area was once a major entertainment and shopping district in the early 20th century, known for its movie theaters and bustling market streets. For a major tourist attraction, the iconic Kobe Port Tower and the vibrant Meriken Park waterfront area are a short drive or train ride away, offering stunning harbor views, museums, and dining options emblematic of Kobe's international character.