Spacious 4K Rental House in Setouchi, Okayama with DIY Freedom and Pet-Friendly Policy
This rental property is a detached house located in the quiet residential area of Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture. The house is currently vacant and available for immediate move-in, with the rent set at a low rate of 17,000 yen per month. A monthly management fee of 3,000 yen applies. The layout is a spacious 4K, offering four rooms plus a kitchen, within a total building area of 78.73 sqm (approximately 23.81 tsubo). The house is a two-story wooden structure built in March 1973.
Key features and agent notes include the allowance for tenants to undertake DIY projects to customize the space to their liking. The property is pet-friendly, permitting small dogs and cats, with an additional monthly fee of 3,000 yen per pet. Other negotiable conditions include musical instruments, two-person occupancy, room-sharing, and use as an office. No guarantor is required. The equipment includes a separate bath and toilet, shower, usable gas stove, back door, propane gas, tap water, a septic tank system, and side gutters. Special notes indicate the property is suitable for elderly residents and IT重要説明対応物件 (IT-heavy explanation対応 property). The remarks section clarifies that the property is in a quiet residential neighborhood.
Additional financial details: a key money (reikin) of one month's rent is required, while the security deposit (shikikin) is none. There is no parking space. The contract term is two years with no renewal fee. Mandatory insurance (approx. 20,000 yen for two years) and a guarantee company membership (20,000 yen) are required.
The area of Setouchi City, particularly the Ushimado district, is known for its beautiful coastal scenery along the Seto Inland Sea, often called the "Aegean Sea of Japan." A major nearby landmark is the historic Ushimado area itself, famous for its olive cultivation and Mediterranean-like atmosphere, offering scenic views and a relaxed pace of life.
