Corner Lot Home with Open Feel in Shirasui, Kobe
This spacious 4LDK detached house, built in December 2005, is situated on a desirable corner lot in Kobe's Nishi Ward, offering a sense of openness and light. The property features a generous total floor area of 89.84 square meters across two stories, set on a 114.03 square meter plot of land. The layout includes four bedrooms and a living-dining-kitchen area, providing ample space for family living. The house is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
Key equipment and features, as detailed in the agent notes, include an all-electric system (オール電化), which eliminates gas usage for cooking and hot water, reducing fire risk. The kitchen is equipped with a counter-style kitchen (カウンターキッチン) featuring an IH cooktop, allowing the cook to interact with family. For security, a TV monitor-equipped door phone (TVモニタ付ドアホン) is installed. The home is also described as barrier-free (バリアフリー) and south-facing (南向き). Other notable amenities include a system kitchen, gas cooktop, bath with reheating function (追い焚き), bathroom dryer, shower-equipped washbasin, washlet toilet seat, underfloor heating (床暖房), walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, wooden flooring, balcony, and parking for two vehicles. The structure is earthquake-resistant, complying with new seismic standards (耐震構造（新耐震基準適合）). Additional features include a wide gap to the neighboring house, water purifier, two or more toilets, water-saving toilet, bathroom heating, energy-saving water heater, and double-glazed windows.
The location offers convenient daily living, with a convenience store within a 210-meter (3-minute walk) radius. The property is accessed via the JR Sanyo Main Line, getting off at Akashi Station, taking a bus for 8 minutes, and walking 10 minutes from the Takatsubashi stop.
The surrounding area of Kobe's Nishi Ward provides a blend of suburban tranquility and accessibility. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Akashi Strait is home to the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, the world's longest central span suspension bridge. For recreation and culture, residents can easily visit the iconic Akashi Castle, a reconstructed hilltop castle offering panoramic views and a glimpse into the region's history, located a short distance from Akashi Station.
