But when you actually go around to the front… Boom! The entrance frontage is super wiiiiiide!!!
This time, Aocchi and Kurayan visited
Nomura Komuten Co., Ltd.’s
“Auberge Court Mukogawa Lot 1【Sold Out】& Lot 18”!
Just next door to Nishinomiya, right across the Mukogawa River, is “Auberge Court Mukogawa,” a community of detached homes packed with thoughtful details! Three model homes have just opened! During the three-day weekend, they’re apparently offering some very nice visitor perks!!
Following the “Lot 2” home we introduced the other day, where the second phase of sales has just begun, this time we’ll take a close look at the neighboring “Lot 18”!
For Lot 2, see here↓
At first we thought, How does this work with only 2.5m of depth🤔!? But the layout makes great use of the wide frontage, so there’s none of that “rooms set too far back and dark” feeling!
It’s a home full of clever design ideas that turn a long, narrow lot into an advantage! ［Lots 1 and 2 are both sold out］
This house has a completely different shape from Lot 1 we just saw. Lot 18 is also packed with highlights, from thoughtful details to ideas that make daily living easier!!
It has a built-in garage, so you can get in and out of the car without getting wet even on rainy days.
Here’s the floor plan for “Lot 18”↓
The entrance hall is based around white plaster walls, with the iron handrail adding a nice accent♪
Even the plaster walls show extra craftsmanship! Some sections have a brushed pattern, giving the design a real shine✨
(*Photo of the same specifications at another subdivision. Example by Nomura Komuten)
They’ve also installed a large-capacity shoe closet that can hold up to 66 pairs of shoes.
In addition to the shoe closet, there’s also earthen-floor storage, so you can put away outdoor gear, car supplies, and more, keeping the entrance neat at all times♪
A calm living-dining area with two beams and a tatami corner. With the balcony beyond the high ceiling and large windows, it feels bright and open.
The slightly raised Japanese-style room becomes a private horigotatsu-style workspace when you close the shoji screens. It’s right next to the living room, and plenty of bright sunlight reaches this space too.
And above it, believe it or not, is an 8-tatami-mat living loft.
(*Photo of the same specifications at another subdivision. Example by Nomura Komuten)
For example, it could be a kids’ room like this 
The kids can be up in the loft, Dad in the tatami workspace, and Mom chatting leisurely with her mom friends at the dining table 
What is plaster?
★It is expected to have antibacterial properties, helping you stay comfortable even during Japan’s damp rainy season.
★Because it is made from natural materials, it is gentle on the body!! Recommended for people concerned about “sick house syndrome” or those with allergies.
★It helps regulate humidity, so you can live comfortably without that damp feeling!!
★The main component of plaster is inorganic and nonflammable, so it does not produce harmful gases or vapors when exposed to fire. That means it is strong against fire!! And durable!!
★It is a material that doesn’t easily generate static electricity and is less likely to attract dust or house dust, so it is resistant to dirt and easy to clean!
★Because it is applied by hand, it can be textured with a trowel, polished, or given unique shadows and depth… all kinds of expressions are possible. It can create a beautiful texture that vinyl wallpaper simply can’t imitate.
★They use Italian plaster that is also used at World Heritage sites (and amazingly, Nomura Komuten is the only company in Japan that handles it!)
“By the way, if you’d like this kit that lets you compare fireproof and flame-retardant performance with vinyl wallpaper, we’ll give it to you for free!” they said!
A bright kitchen with a large window. By raising the face-to-face kitchen counter, your hands and workspace are hidden from the living room side, so you don’t have to worry even if things get a little messy. It helps keep the space looking neat.
And there is floor heating in three areas: the living room, dining room, and kitchen
