Compact and Convenient 1K Apartment in Sakai, Osaka
This well-maintained 1K apartment offers a comfortable living space in a quiet residential area of Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture. The property features a total floor area of 27.08 sqm (approximately 8.19 tsubo) and is located on the first floor of a two-story steel-framed building constructed in March 2003. The unit includes a balcony on the west-facing side, providing natural light.
Key equipment and features include a separate bath and toilet, a washlet (bidet toilet seat), an independent washstand area, a gas stove, ample storage space, a shoe box, air conditioning, BS satellite TV terminal, internet readiness, an indoor washing machine space, a monitor-equipped intercom, city gas, and a city gas water heater. Special notes from the agent indicate a short-term cancellation penalty (one month's rent if canceled within less than one year). Bicycle/motorcycle parking is available for one vehicle per household free of charge. For corporate contracts, a key money of two months' rent is required. Additional move-in costs include a pest control (photocatalyst plan) fee of 33,000 yen and a cleaning fee of 55,000 yen. Use of a guarantee company is mandatory. The property is managed by HouseMate and includes a support plan costing 990 yen per month.
The apartment is situated in the Higashi Ward of Sakai, a city renowned for its rich history as the location of one of Japan's largest ancient burial mounds, the Nintoku-tenno-ryo Kofun (Daisenryo Kofun), a UNESCO World Heritage site. The area offers a blend of suburban tranquility and good access to urban amenities. The closest major landmark is the iconic Osaka Castle, a historic fortress and popular tourist destination located a reasonable train ride away in central Osaka.
