Charming 1958 Wooden House in Toyonaka, Hyogo
This property is a second-hand detached house located in the Odaicho district of Toyonaka City, Hyogo Prefecture. Built in January 1958, this two-story wooden structure offers a comfortable living space of 52.89㎡ (approximately 15.99 tsubo) on a land area of 44.29㎡ (approximately 13.39 tsubo). The layout is a 4K configuration, featuring four rooms including Japanese-style rooms of 4.5, 4.5, and 6.0 tatami mats respectively. The property is currently vacant and ready for new occupants, with the handover timing open for consultation.
Key features and equipment include a bathroom with a window, an independent kitchen, storage space in all rooms, propane gas, city water supply, sewerage, and side gutters. The house retains a nostalgic charm with its wooden exterior that exudes warmth, a tasteful entrance with an earthen floor area useful for storing bicycles or outdoor gear, a simple retro-style kitchen with a window for easy ventilation, and retro tile-finished bathroom and traditional Japanese-style toilet. The property is situated in a Category I Residential Zone with a building-to-land ratio of 60% and a floor area ratio of 200%. Road access is from two sides (excluding corner lots).
The location is convenient, with Odaicho bus stop a 2-minute walk away, providing access to Toyonaka Station on the Sanin Main Line via a 4-minute bus ride. The area is served by Toyonaka Municipal Toyonaka Elementary School (900m) and Toyonaka Municipal Toyonaka Minami Junior High School (1,500m). Daily necessities are within easy reach, including Toyonaka Odaicho Post Office (220m), Super Maruwa Toyonaka Kahiro Store (600m), Godai Drug Toyonaka Store (1,100m), and a FamilyMart convenience store (850m).
The surrounding Toyonaka area is part of the scenic northern Hyogo region, known for its natural beauty and traditional crafts. An interesting local fact is that Toyonaka City is famous as the original production area of "Kogei" bamboo crafts, a traditional skill with a history spanning over 800 years. The city is also a gateway to the natural wonders of the Sanin Kaigan Geopark, a UNESCO Global Geopark renowned for its coastal landscapes, dinosaur fossils, and hot springs. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Kinosaki Onsen, a historic hot spring town approximately a 15-minute train ride from Toyonaka Station, famous for its seven public bathhouses and charming willow-lined canal.
