Compact and Convenient Apartment in Hikone's Quiet Residential Area
This well-maintained apartment, located in a quiet residential neighborhood of Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, offers comfortable living in a convenient location. The property is an 8-unit apartment building constructed in February 1998 with a steel frame structure. The available unit is on the first floor of a two-story building, featuring a 1K layout with a total private area of 28.46 square meters (approximately 8.6 tsubo). The living space includes an 8-tatami mat Western-style room and a balcony facing southwest for good natural light.
Key equipment and features include a separate bath and toilet, a shower, a toilet with a warm-water bidet seat, air conditioning, storage space, a space for an indoor washing machine, a gas stove (propane gas), an IH cooking heater, BS terminal, storm shutters, roller shutters, a monitor-equipped intercom, and a dimple key. The apartment is a corner unit, adding to its privacy.
A special note highlights that the property is situated in a quiet residential area. Additional remarks specify that the transaction type is exclusive agency, and the floor plan shown prioritizes the actual current condition of the unit. The monthly rent is 33,000 yen with a monthly management fee of 3,500 yen. Move-in is possible from March 2026. The initial costs include one month's security deposit (refundable after cleaning/check-out settlement) and one month's key money. There is no renewal fee. A parking space is available for an additional 4,000 yen per month. Mandatory costs include a two-year fire insurance policy for 18,000 yen. The lease contract period is two years.
The surrounding area provides excellent daily convenience with a FamilyMart convenience store, a BARO supermarket, a SUGI drugstore, and a home center all within a short distance. For an interesting local fact, Hikone is home to Hikone Castle, one of only twelve original castles in Japan that have survived since the Edo period without being destroyed or rebuilt. Its main keep is a designated National Treasure. The apartment is well-connected, with JR Minami-Hikone Station approximately an 8-minute bus ride plus a 3-minute walk away, providing access to the Tokaido Main Line.
