Stylish and Functional Family Home in Kobe's Sumiyoshi Minami
This elegant and timeless single-family home, built in June 1998, offers a blend of modern simplicity and practical living. The property features a stylish, simple-modern exterior that will never go out of fashion. Its advantageous south-facing road orientation ensures excellent sunlight throughout the day. The home's graceful profile supports a diverse lifestyle, promising high-quality living experiences.
Inside, the layout is designed for comfort and convenience. The property boasts a system kitchen that integrates easily with storage spaces, making cleaning and maintenance simple. A key feature is the counter kitchen, which allows for easy communication with family and monitoring of children while cooking. The kitchen also includes a back door (勝手口) for added utility. The living and dining area is bright and airy, blessed with good natural light and ventilation, and is easily arranged with furniture. The kitchen overlooks this spacious living-dining area, creating an open and connected feel.
The home includes four bedrooms. A notable feature is the second-floor south-facing bedroom, which is a corner room with windows on both the south and west sides, filling the space with light. The property is equipped with a range of modern amenities including a walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, a TV monitor-equipped doorphone, and underfloor heating. The bathroom features a reheating function (追い焚き) and a dryer, perfect for a relaxing bath time. The home has two toilets, one on each floor, and a clean, modern washroom. A sunny balcony provides outdoor space. Parking for one car and bicycle parking space are available at no extra cost. The property utilizes city gas, which is relatively inexpensive and environmentally friendly.
Located in the Sumiyoshi Minami 1-chome area of Kobe's Higashinada Ward, the home is an 11-minute walk from Uozaki Station on the Hanshin Main Line. The area is a pleasant residential district within easy reach of central Kobe. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Uozaki Station area is historically known for its sake brewing, with the Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum located just 290 meters away, offering a glimpse into Japan's traditional brewing culture. The closest major landmark is the scenic Port of Kobe, a major international port and a symbol of the city's maritime history, offering beautiful waterfront views and attractions.
