Compact and Convenient 1DK Apartment in Central Matsuyama
This rental apartment offers a compact yet functional living space in the heart of Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture. The property is a 1DK layout with a 6-tatami mat Japanese-style room and a 3-tatami mat dining-kitchen area, totaling a private area of 17.67 sqm (approximately 5.34 tsubo). The apartment is located on the 2nd floor of a 4-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in January 1966.
Key features and equipment include a balcony (2.62 sqm) facing west, air conditioning, a new water heater, a shoe box, and a sturdy iron front door with a mail slot. The kitchen is equipped for propane gas. The property notes that the toilet is a Japanese-style flush toilet, accessed from the balcony. The apartment includes a closet with a sliding door separating it from the DK area. The building offers free bicycle and motorcycle parking, but no car parking spaces are available. The monthly running costs include a town fee of 300 yen.
Special notes from the agent highlight that this is a non-renovated unit, making it suitable for DIY enthusiasts. Use as an office is permitted. For non-residents, the rent is reduced by 2,000 yen. The property uses groundwater, resulting in zero water charges. Tenants have freedom to redecorate. The space can serve multiple purposes such as a storage room, study, or for securing a domicile address. The agent also notes that the property is being introduced to those affected by disasters.
The location is highly convenient, just a 5-6 minute walk from the central Matsuyama City Station. The surrounding area is served by shops like FRESH VALUE Gintengai Store and Suehiro Mart, and is close to amenities such as a FamilyMart convenience store and Matsuyama Yanai-cho Post Office. An interesting local fact is that the area is home to the Ite Shrine, known as "Matsuyama's Tenjin-san." The closest major tourist attraction is the historic Matsuyama Castle, one of Japan's few original castles, located a short distance away and offering panoramic views of the city and Seto Inland Sea.
