Spacious Four-Story Home with Office Space in Kobe's Convenient Nagata Ward
This unique property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial four-story steel-framed house built in October 1974, offering a versatile 4DK layout with the added benefit of a dedicated office space on the first floor. The home boasts a generous total floor area of 140.80 square meters on a 47.73 square meter plot, providing ample room for a large family or a live-work arrangement.
Key features translated from the agent's notes include a well-equipped kitchen with a system kitchen, counter kitchen, and IH cooking hob. The bathroom facilities are enhanced with a reheating function, a bathroom dryer, and a washbasin with a shower attachment. The home is fitted with a bidet toilet seat. Indoor amenities are comprehensive, featuring a walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, a TV monitor-equipped doorphone, and underfloor heating. The property is characterized as all-electric, barrier-free, south-facing, and includes parking. Other noted equipment includes public water supply, city gas, sewerage, a dedicated bath, dedicated toilet, balcony, and two or more toilets.
Special remarks from the agent highlight the property's excellent access, with two train lines and three stations usable within walking distance, including JR Tokaido Line "Shin-Nagata" Station a 9-minute walk away. The location is enriched by nearby supermarkets and commercial facilities. The interior benefits from three-sided balconies, making the rooms bright with excellent ventilation and sunlight. The agent also notes the presence of a calming Japanese-style room. Importantly, the agent welcomes consultations regarding renovations and highlights that their shop also serves as a showroom, allowing potential buyers to view kitchen fixtures, wall coverings, and flooring in person.
Critical notes must be considered: there is existing indoor water leakage, and a full renovation is required. Furthermore, the building coverage ratio exceeds current regulations, meaning that if the building is rebuilt, a structure of the same size cannot be constructed under present laws. The current status is vacant house (akiya). The property is located in a quasi-fire prevention zone, height control district, and parking lot development area.
The surrounding area of Nagata Ward in Kobe is a vibrant urban district known for its convenient access to the city center. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Shin-Nagata area was historically a major center for the shoe manufacturing industry in Japan. The closest major landmark is the iconic Kobe Port Tower, approximately a 15-minute drive away, offering panoramic views of the port and the city skyline.
