Compact and Efficient Apartment in Saga City with Loft and Modern Conveniences
This rental apartment in Saga City, Saga Prefecture, offers a surprisingly spacious living solution within its compact 20.37 sqm (approximately 6.16 tsubo) floor plan. The key feature is the inclusion of a loft, providing valuable extra space that can be utilized as a sleeping area, storage, or a hobby room, effectively maximizing the usable area. The unit is equipped with a monitor-equipped intercom, adding a layer of security and convenience for residents.
Translated from the agent's notes, the property features a separate bath and toilet, storage space, a shoe box, air conditioning, an indoor washing machine space, the aforementioned loft, a monitor intercom, a fire alarm (detector), propane gas, hot water supply, and propane gas water heating. Special remarks indicate a monthly 'miscellaneous fee' of 1,500 yen for water charges. The layout is a 1R (one-room). The building is a two-story wooden structure, and this unit is located on the second floor. It was built in July 1999. The total number of units in the building is 8. The main light-facing direction is south. The monthly rent is 18,000 yen with a monthly common-area maintenance fee of 4,000 yen. There is no key money (reikin) and no security deposit (shikikin). A parking space is available for an additional 3,000 yen per month. Other move-in costs include a cleaning fee upon moving out of 38,500 yen and an optional 'anshin support' fee of 16,500 yen. A guarantee company is required for the lease.
The apartment is situated in the Morodomi-cho area of Saga City. This region is part of the Saga Plain, known for its historical significance in rice cultivation and its connection to the famous Saga porcelain, Arita-yaki, which originated in nearby towns during the Edo period. For recreation, residents can easily visit the expansive Kono Park, a major local green space featuring sports facilities, a pond, and seasonal cherry blossoms, located a short drive away.