Spacious 1LDK Apartment in Quiet Kitsuki Residential Area
This renovated apartment offers a comfortable and convenient living space in the quiet residential neighborhood of Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture. The property is a 1LDK layout with a total floor area of 40.34 sqm (approximately 12.2 tsubo), providing a spacious feel. The living-dining-kitchen area is 14 tatami mats in size, accompanied by a separate 6-tatami mat Western-style room. A key feature is the south-facing orientation of the main living areas, ensuring ample sunlight and warmth even during the shorter winter days.
According to the agent's notes, the apartment has been remodeled into a 1LDK. It is situated in a quiet residential area and faces south, making it recommended for individuals or couples. The unit comes with appliances (microwave, refrigerator, washing machine), allowing for an immediate move-in. The property is also noted as being suitable for seniors. Additional equipment includes a toilet with a warm-water washlet, separate bath and toilet, reheating function for the bath, shower, washbasin, shower-equipped vanity, electric cooktop, IH cooking heater, storage space, closet, shoe box, air conditioning, CATV, fiber-optic internet, indoor laundry space, indoor drying area, lighting fixtures, monitor-equipped intercom, top floor unit, propane gas, and propane gas water heating.
The monthly rent is a very reasonable 15,000 JPY, with a common area maintenance fee of 2,000 JPY. There is no key money (reikin) and no security deposit (shikikin), making initial moving costs exceptionally low. A parking space is available for an additional 3,300 JPY per month. The building is a two-story wooden structure built in May 1991, and the available unit is on the second floor.
The area around Kitsuki is known for its rich samurai heritage and well-preserved historic districts. An interesting local fact is that Kitsuki is often called "Japan's smallest castle town" due to its unique geography on a narrow peninsula. The closest major tourist attraction is the stunning Kitsuki Castle, a reconstructed hilltop fortress offering panoramic views of the surrounding Beppu Bay and the Kunisaki Peninsula.
