Natural Material Home in Kawadaira, Aoba-ku, Sendai
This detached wooden house, completed in May 2024, is located in Kawadaira 2-chome, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. The property features a 3LDK layout with a total floor area of 101.85 square meters on a land plot of 168.9 square meters. The building is a two-storey wooden structure, designated as a certified Long-Life Quality Home (認定長期優良住宅).
The home extensively uses natural materials, including regional cedar wood (無垢材) processed by the builder's group company, utilizing a unique smoking and drying technique for enhanced durability. Cellulose fiber insulation is used for thermal performance, moisture control, and soundproofing. The property is equipped with solar panels, a storage battery, and a hybrid water heater, contributing to its eco-friendly design. It holds a seismic rating of Grade 3, the highest level, which offers earthquake insurance benefits.
The interior features cedar solid wood flooring throughout, providing a comfortable barefoot experience year-round. The kitchen is designed for efficiency with a dishwasher and a facing counter layout. The bathroom includes a drying function, and the washstand has a three-way mirror with storage. There are two toilets, one with a heated washlet. A walk-in closet is located in the master bedroom, and additional storage includes a shoe-in closet (シューズインクローク) and attic storage (屋根裏収納). The property has a parking space for two cars and is connected to public water, main sewer, and city gas.
The property is situated about a 27-minute walk from Kitayama Station on the JR Senzan Line. The neighborhood offers access to supermarkets such as Ujie Supermarket Nakayama (8 minutes on foot) and York Benimaru Sendai Nakayama (12 minutes on foot). The area is also convenient for driving, with the Kita Kanjo Line nearby providing access to Izumi Chuo and the city center.
