But when you actually go around it, boom! The entrance frontage is super wiiiide!!!
This time, Aocchi and Kurayan went to see
Nomura Komuten Co., Ltd.’s
“Auberge Court Mukogawa Lot 1【Sold Out】 & Lot 18”!
Just next to Nishinomiya, right across the Mukogawa River, is “Auberge Court Mukogawa,” a detached-home neighborhood full of 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 recently, where the second phase of sales has just begun, this time we’ll take a closer look at the neighboring “Lot 18”!
For Lot 2, see here ↓
At first I wondered, “How does this work with only 2.5 m of depth🤔!?” But thanks to a layout that makes full use of the wide frontage, there’s none of that “the rooms feel set back and dark” problem!
It’s a home packed with architectural ideas that turn a long, narrow lot into an advantage! [Both Lot 1 and Lot 2 are sold out]
This house has a completely different shape from Lot 1 earlier. Lot 18 is also full of highlights, from carefully chosen details to ideas that make daily life 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, based around white plaster walls, is accented by the iron handrail♪
Even the plaster walls show the craftspeople’s extra touch! Some sections feature brushed patterns and other beautiful design details✨
(*Photo of the same specifications from another subdivision. Example by Nomura Komuten)
They’ve also included a large-capacity shoe closet that can hold up to 66 pairs of shoes.
In addition to the shoe closet, there’s also dirt-floor storage space, 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 a balcony beyond the high ceiling and a large window connecting the spaces, it feels bright and open.
The raised Japanese-style room becomes a private horigotatsu-style workspace when the shoji screens are closed. It’s next to the living room, and plenty of bright sunlight reaches this area too.
And above it is, amazingly, an 8-tatami-mat living loft.
(*Photo of the same specifications from another subdivision. Example by Nomura Komuten)
For example, it could be a kids’ room like this 
The kids can be in the loft, Dad in the tatami workspace, and Mom can chat leisurely with her mom friends in the dining area 
What is plaster?
★It is expected to have antibacterial properties, helping you stay comfortable even during the humid rainy season.
★Because it’s made from natural materials, it’s gentle on the body!! Recommended for people concerned about “sick house syndrome” or those with allergies.
★It helps regulate humidity, so you can stay nice and dry!!
★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 fire-resistant!! And durable!!
★It is less likely to generate static electricity and tends not to attract dust or house dust, making it a material that is resistant to dirt and easy to clean!
★Because it is applied by hand, it can be given trowel marks, polished, or finished with unique shadows and textures… 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 its 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 prep area can’t be seen from the living room side, so even if things get a little messy, you don’t have to worry. It helps keep the space looking clean and tidy.
And there is floor heating in three places: the living room, dining room, and kitchen
