Modern Steel-Frame Home in Sakai, Osaka
This property is a distinctive three-story steel-frame house located in Sumiyoshihashicho 1-chome, Sakai Ward, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture. Built in March 1976, the home features a modern exterior design that makes a strong visual statement. The interior layout is a practical 4DK, with a total floor area of 79.41 square meters situated on a 46.44 square meter plot of land.
Key equipment and features of the property include a system kitchen with a counter, an IH cooktop, and a gas cooktop. The bathroom is equipped with a reheating function and a bath dryer. Additional amenities include a washbasin with a shower attachment, a bidet toilet seat, walk-in closets, storage in all rooms, a TV monitor-equipped doorphone, and underfloor heating. The property is all-electric, barrier-free, south-facing, and includes a parking space. Other utilities include public water supply, city gas, sewer system, a balcony, and two separate toilets.
Special notes from the agent highlight that this is a vacant house (akiya) available for viewing. The property is a connected row house where individual rebuilding is not permitted. The modern exterior is complemented by an independent kitchen, which helps separate the living space to create a tidy, uncluttered living environment. The presence of two toilets is a family-friendly design feature, resulting in a residence that combines structural reliability with excellent livability.
The area offers excellent convenience, with a FamilyMart convenience store just 30 meters away and a supermarket (Hinodeya Minamiguchi store) within 410 meters. The property is a 9-minute walk from Sakai Station on the Nankai Main Line, providing direct access to central Osaka and Wakayama. An interesting fact about Sakai is its historical prominence as one of Japan's most important trading ports during the medieval period and its continued fame as a major center for high-quality kitchen knife production. The closest major landmark is the iconic Osaka Castle, a magnificent historic fortress easily accessible via train from Sakai Station, offering beautiful park grounds and a museum detailing the region's samurai history.
