Renovated Family Home in Kobe's Serene Okamoto Neighborhood
This charming two-story wooden house, built in October 1996, is situated in the quiet residential area of Okamoto, Higashinada Ward, Kobe City. The property offers a comfortable 2LDK layout with a total floor area of 69.04 square meters on a 75.37 square meter plot of land. A significant advantage is the full interior and exterior renovation completed in April 2025, which includes new wall and ceiling coverings, flooring, and a complete overhaul of the kitchen, bathroom, toilet, and washroom, ensuring a move-in ready condition.
The home is equipped with numerous modern amenities for comfortable living. The kitchen features a convenient system kitchen with a counter and an IH cooktop. The bathroom is fitted with a bath dryer, which is useful for drying laundry on rainy days and for ventilating the room after use, making cleaning easier. Other notable equipment includes a shower-equipped vanity, a heated toilet seat, underfloor heating, a TV monitor doorphone, and a walk-in closet. The property is also characterized as all-electric, barrier-free, south-facing, and comes with a free parking space for one car. The agent notes highlight the use of city gas, which is relatively inexpensive and environmentally friendly.
Located approximately a 14-minute walk from Hankyu Railway's Okamoto Station, the area is known for its peaceful, hilly surroundings. A short 8-minute walk (594m) will take you to Kobe Municipal Motoyama Second Elementary School. The neighborhood of Okamoto is part of Kobe's upscale residential belt, offering a blend of urban convenience and natural scenery. An interesting local fact is that the area is home to several historic Western-style houses from the Meiji and Taisho eras, reflecting Kobe's history as an international port city. The closest major landmark is the scenic Mount Rokko, a popular destination for hiking, panoramic city views, and its famous nightscape, easily accessible from the area.
