Traditional Kominka with Spacious Garden in Kobe's Tranquil Foothills
This property is a distinctive traditional Japanese house (kominka) located in the quiet, green environment of Kobe's Nishi Ward. The house is estimated to be over 140 years old, built around 1884, and offers a unique opportunity for countryside living. The property features a large 525.03 sqm plot with a spacious garden, making it ideal for home vegetable gardening.
The house itself is a single-story wooden structure with a total floor area of 117.15 sqm and a 5K layout. It retains charming traditional elements, including a doma (earthen floor entryway) and an engawa (veranda), creating a nostalgic and atmospheric home. The property is currently vacant and ready for viewing.
Agent notes highlight the property's potential for various uses, suggesting it could be suitable for a kominka cafe or similar venture. The listing emphasizes the peaceful, green surroundings where one can live quietly and calmly. The real estate agent offers clear explanations regarding loans and associated costs for potential buyers.
Access is convenient, located approximately a 6-minute walk from Kobe Dentetsu Ao Line's Kihata Station. The neighborhood provides essential amenities, with a convenience store within 650m (about a 9-minute walk), a supermarket (Co-op Sakuragaoka) within 1,430m, and a drugstore (Cocokara Fine) about a 6-minute walk away. The property includes parking space for two or more vehicles at no extra cost.
