Daiwa City Maikozaka Model House: A Modern Home with Ocean Views and Eco-Friendly Features
This property is the Daiwa City Maikozaka Model House, a recently built detached home in Kobe's Tarumi Ward. Constructed in May 2024, this two-story wooden house offers a modern living experience with significant emphasis on sustainability, safety, and comfort. The home is certified as a Low-Carbon House and boasts a Seismic Grade 3 rating, the highest level of earthquake resistance. It is also equipped with a solar power generation system, contributing to energy efficiency and reduced utility costs.
The property features a spacious and bright living area. The LDK (Living, Dining, Kitchen) spans approximately 24 tatami mats (roughly 39.6 sqm) and is enhanced by a double-height ceiling (吹抜け) and an interior window, allowing abundant natural light to flood the space. The kitchen is a bright, flat, counter-style kitchen facing the living area, perfect for family interaction while cooking. It includes ample cupboard space for appliances and food preparation. The home is all-electric, utilizing IH cooking hobs which reduce fire risk and make cleaning easier. Other notable equipment includes a system kitchen, bathroom dryer, heated toilet seats, underfloor heating, a walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, a TV monitor intercom, and an EV charging facility. The master bedroom includes a study nook, and the house has two toilets, one on each floor.
Outdoor living is catered for with a generous balcony of approximately 5.1 tatami mats (roughly 8.4 sqm) that enjoys good sunlight. The property includes parking for two vehicles. The location offers a prized ocean view, with bright scenery that enhances daily life. The home is currently vacant and ready for viewing.
The area of Maikozaka in Tarumi Ward is a residential hillside neighborhood known for its views over the Seto Inland Sea. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Maiko Park is part of the Setonaikai National Park, Japan's first national park established in 1934, renowned for its scenic beauty and the iconic Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, the world's longest suspension bridge at the time of its completion. The closest major landmark is the Maiko Promenade and Maiko Park, offering walking paths along the coast with stunning views of the bridge and Osaka Bay.
