Spacious 4LDK Family Home with Dog-Friendly Features in Kobe's Tarumi Ward
This charming two-story wooden house, built in November 2008, offers a comfortable 4LDK layout with a total floor area of 129.17 square meters on a 133.77 square meter corner lot. The property is located just a 3-minute walk from Kasumigaoka Station on the Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line, providing excellent access to the wider Kobe and Osaka areas.
Key features and equipment, as detailed in the agent's notes, include a system kitchen with a counter, allowing the cook to interact with family in the living area. The home is equipped with an IH cooktop, a bathroom with a reheating function (追い焚き) and a dryer, a shower-equipped vanity, and a washlet toilet. Indoor amenities feature a walk-in closet, storage in every room, a TV monitor-equipped doorphone, and underfloor heating. The property is all-electric (オール電化), barrier-free, south-facing, and comes with a parking space. Additional listed equipment includes public water supply, city gas, a dedicated bath and toilet, a three-burner stove, hot water supply, underfloor storage, an indoor washing machine space, a balcony, flooring, an independent washroom, closets, a shoe cupboard, two or more toilets, a void space, a terrace, two-sided natural light in all rooms, and flooring throughout.
Special remarks highlight unique characteristics: the entrance has an SIC (likely a storage or shoe cupboard) for shoes and strollers. The home boasts thoughtful details like a dedicated dog washing station and stained-glass windows. The location is family-friendly, with an elementary school and supermarket within a 10-minute walk, ensuring safety for children commuting to and from school. The property also features a spacious parking area that can accommodate two vehicles (subject to vehicle type), a country-style living room for relaxed family time, and a bathtub in a well-ventilated bathroom for a luxurious, relaxing soak.
The surrounding Tarumi Ward area offers a blend of residential calm and accessibility. An interesting local fact is that Tarumi is home to the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, the world's longest central-span suspension bridge, connecting Honshu to Awaji Island. The closest major landmark is the scenic Suma Beach, a popular seaside destination within Kobe, easily accessible for weekend outings.
