Renovation Base Apartment in Shimonoseki's Historic Chofu District

This property is a 3K layout apartment located on the 3rd floor of a 5-story reinforced concrete building constructed in August 1974. The unit offers a private area of 53.65 square meters (approximately 16.22 tsubo) and features a 10 square meter balcony facing southeast for optimal natural light. Monthly fees include a management fee of 1,550 yen and a repair reserve fund of 2,010 yen. The building is self-managed by a management association without a resident superintendent, and a management company is in place. Please note that the building does not have an elevator and pets are not permitted.

The apartment is equipped with city gas, water supply, and sewer systems. Parking is available for 2,000 yen per month, with covered parking spaces costing 4,000 yen per month (currently no vacancies). The property is presented as a renovation base, offering a blank canvas for customization. The transaction is an exclusive intermediary sale.

The apartment is situated in the Chofu area of Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, a district renowned for its rich samurai history and well-preserved traditional atmosphere. An interesting local fact is that Chofu was the castle town of the Mōri clan and is home to numerous historical sites, including the former residence of the famous statesman Ito Hirobumi. The area is highly walkable, with the Max Value Chofu supermarket just 595 meters away, an 8-minute walk, providing easy access to daily groceries, delicious prepared foods, and freshly baked bread. The closest major landmark is the stunning Akama Shrine, a historically significant Shinto shrine with vibrant red structures dedicated to the child emperor Antoku, located a short distance away.