Renovated Home in Shioya, Kobe with Modern Convenience
This charming two-story wooden house, built in 1963, is located in the Shioya district of Tarumi Ward, Kobe City. The property underwent a comprehensive interior and exterior renovation in 2012 (Heisei 24), ensuring modern comfort and functionality. The layout is a 2LDK, featuring a spacious 15.6-jo (approximately 25.8 sqm) combined living, dining, and kitchen area. The kitchen is a counter-style system kitchen, allowing you to cook while keeping an eye on the living room. The property includes a walk-in closet (WIC) for easy storage of clothes and luggage, making efficient use of the room's space. The entrance is equipped with a shoe box for tidy storage. The bathroom features a unit bath newly installed in 2012, and the vanity has a three-mirror storage cabinet, allowing you to hide away toiletries. The basement level serves as a storage room with a height of 0.95 meters.
Key equipment and features include a system kitchen, counter kitchen, IH cooking hob, gas hob, bath reheating function, bathroom dryer, shower-equipped vanity, washlet toilet seat, walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, TV monitor intercom, and underfloor heating. The property is all-electric, barrier-free, south-facing, and comes with a parking space. Other facilities include city gas, sewer system, private bath, private toilet, system kitchen, walk-in closet, indoor washing machine space, closet, and getabako (shoe cupboard). The agent notes that the existing building exceeds the legal building coverage and floor area ratios. The elementary and junior high schools are within a 10-minute walk. Viewings are encouraged and the agent is open to consulting on renovations for any areas of concern.
The property is situated in a convenient residential area. A major local landmark is the scenic Shioya Bay area, known for its pleasant seaside promenade and views. The area is part of the Setonaikai National Park, offering beautiful coastal scenery and recreational opportunities. The property is a 12-minute walk from JR Sanyo Main Line Shioya Station, providing good access to central Kobe and the wider region.
