A Spacious Family Home with Stunning Sea Views in Kobe
This property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious 6LDK family home in the quiet, residential neighborhood of Shioya, Tarumi Ward, Kobe. Built in 1996, this three-story wooden house offers a generous total floor area of approximately 93.81 square meters on a 64.66 square meter plot. The layout is designed for modern living, with six rooms plus living, dining, and kitchen areas, allowing for easy separation of living lines and adaptable use to suit various lifestyles.
One of the home's most captivating features is the view from its southwest-facing balcony on the third floor, which overlooks the Seto Inland Sea. This provides not only a beautiful vista but also excellent natural light throughout the day. The property is situated in a First Category Low-Rise Exclusive Residential Zone, ensuring a peaceful environment predominantly filled with detached houses, making it an ideal and safe area for raising children.
Translated agent notes detail the comprehensive equipment and features. Key amenities include a system kitchen with a counter and IH cooktop, a bath with reheating function and dryer, a separate washbasin with shower, a bidet toilet seat, and underfloor heating. The home is all-electric and includes barrier-free considerations. It boasts a walk-in closet, storage in all rooms, a TV monitor intercom, and a balcony. Utilities are connected to public water and sewer systems. A significant feature is the attached parking garage with space for one vehicle.
Special notes clarify that the property is sold 'as-is' with a disclaimer for contract non-conformity. It is important to note that the floor area is based on tape measurement and may differ from the actual size. Furthermore, the floor area ratio (容積率) currently exceeds the regulated limit.
The location offers superb convenience, being just a 5-minute walk from both JR and Sanyo Electric Railway's Shioya Stations, providing easy access for commuters and students alike. Despite this proximity to transit, the area maintains a serene, neighborhood feel. The surrounding Shioya district is historically known as a charming seaside town favored by foreign residents in the Meiji era for its scenic beauty. A major nearby landmark is the iconic Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, the world's longest suspension bridge at the time of its completion, connecting Kobe to Awaji Island and offering spectacular night-time illumination.
