Renovated Corner-Plot Home in Sumiyoshi, Osaka
This charming two-story wooden house, built in March 1985, offers a spacious and modern living environment in the quiet residential neighborhood of Sumiyoshi, Osaka. The property sits on a 74.5 sqm southeast corner plot with a total floor area of 103.65 sqm. The layout is a versatile 3SLDK, featuring a 13.9-tatami mat living-dining-kitchen area, a 6-tatami Japanese-style room, an 8-tatami Japanese-style room, a 6-tatami Western-style room, and a 3-tatami service room (storage/nando).
Significant renovations were completed in May 2021, comprehensively updating the interior. The kitchen, bathroom, toilet, washbasin area, and laundry machine space were all newly installed, including a waterproof pan. The interior finishes were also refreshed with new flooring (including hardwood), complete wall covering replacement, new floor tiles in the washroom and toilet, replacement of fusuma, shoji, and screen doors, and re-covering of the tatami mats. The property is equipped with a bidet toilet and a washbasin with a shower. The bright, south-facing balcony and a built-in garage that can also accommodate bicycles add to the home's convenience.
Special notes from the agent highlight that the property is located in a quiet residential area. The living room features storage shelves for easy organization, and the Japanese-style room includes a transom window for an elegant finish. The property is a corner lot with road frontage to the south (4m public road, 7m frontage) and east (4.5m private road, 6.5m frontage).
The Sumiyoshi area is rich in history and culture. A major landmark just an 11-minute walk away is the renowned Sumiyoshi Taisha, one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines, famous for its unique architectural style and beautiful grounds. The property is also within walking distance of several train stations, including Sumiyoshihigashi Station (8 mins) and Hosoe River Station (7 mins), providing excellent access to central Osaka.