Spacious 2DK Apartment in Quiet Itako Residential Area
This south-facing apartment in Itako City, Ibaraki Prefecture, offers a warm and bright living environment, with sunlight filling the rooms even on cold winter days. The property is a 34.05 sqm (approximately 10.3 tsubo) 2DK layout on the first floor of a two-story building. The layout consists of two Japanese-style rooms (each 5.1 jo) and a separate dining-kitchen area (5.1 jo). The building is a lightweight steel structure built in January 1977.
Key equipment and features include a separate bath and toilet, a washbasin, and propane gas water heating. Special notes highlight that the property is located in a quiet residential neighborhood. Important remarks specify that the floor plan prioritizes the actual current condition of the property. A renovation of the water areas (bathroom and water heater) was completed in March 2020.
The monthly rent is 20,000 yen, with a monthly common area maintenance fee of 5,000 yen. Initial costs include a security deposit (shikikin) of one month's rent and a key money (reikin) of one month's rent. Parking is available at no extra charge. The lease term is two years, with a renewal fee equivalent to one month's rent. Tenant insurance is required (approx. 20,500 yen for two years), and a rental guarantee service is mandatory (initial fee 20,000 yen, annual renewal fee 10,000 yen, plus a monthly remittance handling fee of 300 yen excluding tax). The property is vacant and the move-in date is negotiable. Conditions permit two-person occupancy, room sharing, DIY modifications, and use as an office.
The apartment is situated in a peaceful part of Itako City, a locale famous for its traditional 'Yatsuhashi' water channels and the annual Itako Iris Festival, which draws visitors to see the beautiful blooms and traditional boats. The area is rich in waterways and natural scenery. The closest major landmark is the historic Kashima Jingu, one of Japan's oldest and most significant Shinto shrines, located a short drive away.
