Spacious Ocean View Family Home in Otaru's Quiet Residential Area
This charming two-story wooden house, built in September 1995, offers a rare combination of space, light, and a coveted ocean view. Located in the quiet residential neighborhood of Matsugae 2-chome in Otaru, Hokkaido, the property presents a fantastic opportunity for family living. The layout is a generous 4LDK, with all rooms exceeding 6 tatami mats in size. The living spaces include a Japanese-style room of 6 mats, and three Western-style rooms measuring 6 mats, 7.5 mats, and a spacious 11 mats. The approximately 8-mat dining kitchen is notably spacious, providing a comfortable area for family meals and gatherings.
The property is equipped with several desirable features including a follow-up heating system for hot water, a washbasin with shower, underfloor storage, closets, a bay window, city gas, and public water and sewage systems. Special notes highlight the property's location in a quiet residential area and the presence of an outbuilding for a carport. Importantly, the carport is noted to have a height of approximately 230cm, but potential buyers are strongly advised to verify this measurement on-site. The property also features a high-roof-compatible garage (requires on-site confirmation). The land is registered as 212.29 sqm (approx. 64.21 tsubo) with a building area of 110.06 sqm (approx. 33.29 tsubo). The road frontage is on a development-permitted road, which is shared with the adjacent land and includes ownership shares.
The area of Otaru is famous for its historic canal district, a beautifully preserved reminder of its past as a major herring fishing and trading port. The city is a popular tourist destination, known for its glassworks, music boxes, and fresh seafood. A major landmark easily accessible from this property is the iconic Otaru Canal, a scenic waterway lined with old stone warehouses that now house restaurants, shops, and museums, creating a romantic and picturesque atmosphere, especially when illuminated at night.
