Spacious 4LDK Family Home in Kobe's Serene Western Ward
This well-maintained single-family home, built in 1994, offers a generous living space of 101.07 square meters on a sizable 157.76 square meter plot in the quiet neighborhood of Igawadani, Kobe's Nishi Ward. The property features a 4LDK layout, with a 16-tatami mat living-dining-kitchen area and all bedrooms measuring 6 tatami mats or larger, providing ample room for family life.
Key equipment and features include a counter kitchen, allowing you to cook while interacting with family, and a system kitchen with an IH cooktop. The bathroom is equipped with a reheating function (追い焚き) and a bath dryer, ensuring a warm bath is always available. For security, a TV monitor doorphone is installed. The home is all-electric (オール電化), features barrier-free design elements (バリアフリー), and is south-facing (南向き). Additional amenities include underfloor heating (床暖房), a walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, a separate washbasin area, two or more toilets including water-saving models, a balcony, and wooden flooring. The property comes with a free parking space for three vehicles.
The location is convenient for daily needs, with a convenience store within a 540-meter (7-minute walk) radius. The area is served by public water, city gas, and sewer systems. The property is currently vacant and available for immediate handover. The agent notes that it is possible to purchase this home, including associated fees and renovation costs, with zero personal savings through their financing plans. They also offer a building inspection by an architect covering structure, leaks, plumbing, termites, and inclination, with a report and certificate issued. If conditions are met, a defect insurance of up to 10 million yen for 5 years is available for the second-hand home.
The surrounding area of Kobe's Nishi Ward offers a blend of suburban tranquility and access to urban amenities. An interesting local fact is that Kobe is famously one of Japan's first cities to open for international trade in the 19th century, creating its unique cosmopolitan culture. For a major tourist attraction, residents are within reasonable travel distance of the iconic Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned as the finest surviving example of prototypical Japanese castle architecture.
