Modern Single-Story Home with Built-In Garage and Dog Run in Otaru
This contemporary single-story house, built in July 2023, offers a unique and comfortable lifestyle in the Hoshino-cho area of Otaru, Hokkaido. The property features a spacious 2LDK layout, including a 17.7-tatami mat LDK (living-dining-kitchen), a 6.7-tatami mat Western-style room, and a 5-tatami mat Western-style room. A key highlight is the inclusion of a built-in garage, a dedicated car space, and a private dog run, making it ideal for pet owners and car enthusiasts.
According to the agent's notes, the property is equipped with a bathroom of 1 tsubo (approx. 3.3 sqm) or larger, a system kitchen, a 24-hour ventilation system, lighting fixtures, and an energy-saving water heater. The building has undergone a formal construction inspection (建築確認有) with confirmation number SSK20224349. The transaction is handled as an exclusive intermediary (専任媒介). Please note that floor plans prioritize the actual current condition of the property.
The home sits on a flat, 283.79 sqm plot of land in a Category I Residential zone, with a building-to-land ratio of 50% and a floor area ratio of 80%. The structure is wood-framed and includes a basement level beneath the single above-ground floor. The property comes with parking for two vehicles.
The Hoshino-cho area offers a serene setting near Sapporo, perfect for a slower pace of life. An interesting local fact is that Otaru is famously known as the "City of Hills" and for its beautifully preserved canal district, a reminder of its history as a major herring fishing and trading port. The closest major landmark is the scenic Otaru Canal, a popular tourist attraction lined with historic stone warehouses, approximately a 20-minute drive from the property.
