Spacious Lightweight Steel Home in Kobe's Serene Sakuragaoka Neighborhood
This property presents a comfortable 4LDK home built with a lightweight steel structure, offering a generous living space of 135.01 sqm on a substantial 280.89 sqm plot. Constructed in June 1980, the house has been thoughtfully renovated, including a comprehensive update in 2004. The renovation encompassed the replacement of the system kitchen, bathroom, washbasin, and toilet, along with re-papering of fusuma and shoji screens, replacement of tatami mats, re-wallpapering, exterior wall painting, the addition of a new carport, and gate replacement.
The home is designed for ease and efficiency. It features a system kitchen with an integrated dishwasher to streamline chores, and a separate washstand that is convenient for grooming and hair styling. The property utilizes city gas, which is relatively inexpensive and environmentally friendly. Notable features include a south-facing orientation, barrier-free design, parking space, walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, TV monitor intercom, and underfloor heating. The main equipment list includes a system kitchen, counter kitchen, IH cooktop, gas cooktop, reheating function for the bath, bathroom dryer, washbasin with shower, bidet toilet, and more.
Located in a quiet residential area of Kobe's Nishi Ward, the property is within a 5-minute walk to Kobe Municipal Sakuragaoka Elementary School and a 10-minute walk to the junior high school. Daily shopping is convenient with a supermarket (Co-op Sakuragaoka) an 8-minute walk away. The area is part of the vibrant city of Kobe, famous for its international culture and scenic port. An interesting local fact is that Kobe is home to one of Japan's most famous hot spring resorts, Arima Onsen, located in the nearby mountains. The closest major landmark from this property is the iconic Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, the world's longest suspension bridge, which is a short drive away and offers spectacular views, especially when illuminated at night.
