Spacious 4DK Apartment with Lake Biwa Views in Otsu

This vacant 4DK apartment, located on the 5th floor of an 11-story building in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, offers a rare opportunity. The property is a corner unit with a southwest orientation, providing two-sided natural light and views. The interior has been well-maintained and is ready for immediate viewing.

Key features and equipment, as detailed in the agent's notes, include a shower-equipped vanity, ample storage space, internet readiness, a designated indoor washing machine space, a dimple key system, city gas, hot water supply, an elevator, a paid bicycle parking lot (200 yen/month), and a paid motorcycle parking space (300 yen/month). The apartment benefits from having no building directly in front, ensuring good light and views. Significant renovations were completed in June 2018, encompassing the entire water area (kitchen, bathroom, toilet, washbasin) as well as interior finishes such as new flooring (including laminate), and wall and ceiling wallpaper/paint throughout all rooms.

The apartment layout is generous, featuring two Japanese-style rooms (6 tatami mats each), two Western-style rooms (6 mats and 4.3 mats), and a 6.7-mat dining-kitchen. A 7.54 sqm two-sided balcony with a south-facing sunroom extends the living space. The building is a sturdy steel-reinforced concrete (SRC) structure with 104 units total.

The Otsu area is the capital of Shiga Prefecture and sits on the shores of Lake Biwa, Japan's largest freshwater lake. An interesting fact is that Otsu was once the capital of Japan for a brief five-year period in the 7th century. The closest major landmark is the stunning Lake Biwa itself, a premier destination for boating, cycling, and enjoying scenic lakeside views.