Spacious 3LDK Apartment in Nara's Serene Suburbs
This well-presented 3LDK apartment, located in the quiet residential area of Kamichu, Kashiba City, Nara Prefecture, offers a comfortable and recently updated living space. The property is part of the "Sekiya Ashibi Heights 5" building, situated on the first floor of a four-story reinforced concrete (RC) structure. The interior has undergone significant refurbishment, featuring a newly installed system kitchen, a renewed washbasin and vanity unit, and a Western-style toilet with a bidet washlet function. The flooring in the 6-tatami mat Western-style room has been completely replaced, and the doors and tatami mats in the 6-tatami mat Japanese-style room have been newly fitted, blending traditional and modern living elements. The spacious 12-tatami mat combined living, dining, and kitchen (LDK) area provides a generous central living space.
Key equipment and features translated from the agent notes include a system kitchen, storage space, an indoor washing machine area, hot water supply, and a television intercom. Special notes highlight that the property benefits from good sunlight. The apartment is currently vacant, and immediate occupancy is possible. The monthly running costs consist of a 6,000 yen management fee and a 10,600 yen repair reserve fund. A parking space is available for an additional 5,000 yen per month. The building is managed by a full-service, day-shift management company.
The area of Kashiba City offers a peaceful suburban lifestyle while maintaining good access to the wider Kansai region via the nearby Kintetsu Osaka Line's Sekiya Station, a 16-minute walk from the apartment. An interesting local fact is that Kashiba City is home to the "Kashiba Fuji," a small, picturesque mountain that is a popular local hiking spot and offers panoramic views of the surrounding Nara basin. The closest major tourist attraction is the historic Horyu-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the oldest wooden buildings in the world, located a short drive or train ride away.
