Sanko Heights: A Compact and Convenient Apartment in Chigasaki
This rental apartment, located in the Sanko Heights building in Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, offers a compact and functional living space. The unit features a 1K layout with a total private area of 23.96 square meters, providing a comfortable studio-style environment. The building itself is a two-story steel-framed structure built in July 1990, containing a total of eight units.
The property is equipped with a comprehensive range of facilities for modern living. These include city gas, air conditioning, hot water supply, a separate bath and toilet, a dedicated toilet with a warm-water washlet bidet, a shower, an indoor washing machine space, CATV and CS antenna connections, a system kitchen, a bay window, a corner room, a TV monitor-equipped intercom, a fire alarm, and a bicycle parking area.
Important rental terms include a security deposit of one month's rent and a key money (reikin) payment also equivalent to one month's rent. There is a monthly management fee of 1,000 yen. For individual contracts, the renewal fee is set at 0.5 months of the new rent. A special note specifies that for corporate contracts, the renewal fee would be one month of the new rent. A guarantor company is required, with associated fees.
The location is highly convenient, situated just a 5-minute walk from Tsujido Station on the Tokaido Main Line, providing excellent access to central Tokyo, Yokohama, and other major destinations in the Kanto region. The area around Chigasaki is known for its relaxed, surf-town atmosphere and beautiful coastline. An interesting local fact is that Chigasaki is famously associated with the late musician Kyu Sakamoto and is considered a spiritual home for fans of his song "Ue o Muite Arukou" (Sukiyaki). The closest major landmark is the expansive Chigasaki Beach, a popular spot for surfing, sunbathing, and enjoying stunning sunsets over Sagami Bay.
