Spacious Family Home with Garden and Sunroom in Kobe's Northern Ward
This charming two-story wooden house, built in January 2005, offers a generous living space of 103.54 square meters on a substantial 241.46 square meter plot in Kobe's Kita Ward. The property features a 4LDK layout, perfect for family living, and includes a sunroom and a void space that creates an open, airy atmosphere. The south-facing orientation and flat land ensure excellent sunlight and ventilation throughout the home.
The property is equipped with a full range of modern amenities. The kitchen is a user-friendly system kitchen with a counter, making cleaning and organization easy. The bathroom is fitted with a reheating function for constant hot water and a dryer, useful for drying laundry on rainy days and keeping the bathroom dry after use. Indoor features include underfloor heating, a walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, a TV monitor-equipped door phone, and a separate washroom. The home is also barrier-free and all-electric. Other notable equipment includes public water supply, city gas, sewerage, a washing machine space, hardwood flooring throughout, a heated toilet seat, solar power generation system, a well-shaped lot with wide spacing from neighboring houses, crime prevention features like storm shutters, two or more toilets (including water-saving types), bathroom heating, and a garden over 10 square meters.
According to agent remarks, the approximately 241 sqm (approx. 73 tsubo) lot provides ample space, with about 120 sqm dedicated to the garden, ideal for vegetable gardening or garden life. Two cars can be parked side-by-side, offering convenient parking for families or guests. The 15+ tatami mat LDK combined with the void design offers a great sense of openness, fostering family interaction. The void area could potentially be renovated to create a 5LDK layout, allowing customization to suit your lifestyle. The home boasts ample storage and hardwood floors in all rooms for comfortable, clutter-free living. With bathroom heating/drying and a solar power system, it's an eco-friendly home that helps reduce utility costs. The location is within walking distance to elementary school, in a quiet residential area ideal for raising children. It's a residence that perfectly combines views, sunlight, and livability.
The area is served by Kobe Municipal Koryo Junior High School within a 5-minute walk. The property is located in Ogura-dai 7-chome, accessible via the Kobe City Hokushin Line to Tanigami Station, then a 5-minute bus ride to the Ogura-dai 4-chome stop, followed by a 4-minute walk. The Kita Ward is known for its residential hillside communities offering a quieter pace of life while remaining part of the vibrant Kobe metropolis. A notable nearby landmark is the historic Arima Onsen, one of Japan's oldest hot spring resorts, located a short drive away in the mountains, offering a perfect weekend retreat.
