Spacious Family Home with Garden and Parking in Kobe's Shioya District
This well-maintained two-story wooden house, built in March 1988, offers a generous 4LDK layout with a total floor area of 119.24 square meters on a sizable 157.93 square meter plot. Located in the Shioya-cho district of Tarumi Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, the property is approximately a 15-minute walk from both JR Sanyo Main Line Shioya Station and the Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Sanyo-Shioya Station, providing convenient access to the wider Kobe and Osaka areas.
Translated agent notes detail a comprehensive list of equipment and features. The kitchen is a system kitchen with a counter and is equipped with an IH cooktop. The bathroom includes a reheating function and a bath dryer. The vanity has a shower attachment, and the toilet is equipped with a bidet seat. Notable indoor features include a walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, a TV monitor-equipped doorphone for security, and underfloor heating. The property is characterized as all-electric, barrier-free, south-facing, and comes with a parking space. Other listed equipment includes public water supply, city gas, sewerage, hot water supply, and a TV doorphone. There are two or more toilets and a garden exceeding 10 square meters.
The property boasts several practical advantages. The south-facing orientation ensures ample natural light. The inclusion of a shutter-equipped parking space for two cars side-by-side addresses a common urban challenge. All living rooms are six tatami mats or larger, providing comfortable family spaces. The system kitchen, integrated with storage, is designed for easy cleaning and maintenance. A convenience store is located within a 220-meter radius (approximately a 3-minute walk), adding to daily convenience.
The Shioya area of Kobe is a charming coastal district known for its relaxed atmosphere and scenic views of the Seto Inland Sea. An interesting local fact is that the area was historically a center for salt production, which is reflected in its name "Shioya" (salt shop). The nearby coastline offers pleasant walking paths. For a major tourist attraction, residents can easily visit the iconic Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, the world's longest central span suspension bridge, located a short drive or train ride away in neighboring Akashi City, offering spectacular night-time illumination and a museum.
