Heim Success 201: A Spacious and Convenient 2DK Apartment in Kashiwazaki
This Heim Success apartment, unit 201, offers a comfortable and practical living space in the quiet residential area of Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture. The property is conveniently located near a bus stop, providing easy access to local amenities and transportation. Situated on the top floor of a two-story building, the unit benefits from having no neighbors above, ensuring a peaceful living environment. The apartment features a south-facing orientation, providing ample natural light, and is a corner residence, which typically offers more windows and light.
The apartment is equipped with a range of facilities for modern living. These include a two-burner stove, a separate bath and toilet, an independent washbasin area, air conditioning, and city gas. The unit also boasts a balcony and a sunroom, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors. For storage, there is an entrance closet and a traditional Japanese closet (oshiire). Additional benefits include free internet, immediate move-in availability, no brokerage commission required, and no key money (reikin) required. However, a guarantee company membership is mandatory for tenants.
The apartment itself is a 42.14 sqm (12.74 tsubo) 2DK layout, consisting of one Japanese-style room (6 tatami mats) and one Western-style room (6 tatami mats), with a 4.5 tatami mat dining-kitchen area. It was built in October 1994, making it 31 years old. The monthly rent is 55,000 yen, with a monthly common area fee of 1,000 yen and a neighborhood association fee of 800 yen. One parking space is included in the rent. Initial costs include a fire insurance premium (9,000 yen per year), a key exchange fee (13,200 yen), and a guarantee deposit of 44,836 yen.
Kashiwazaki is a coastal city in Niigata known for its beautiful coastline along the Sea of Japan and its production of high-quality rice and sake. An interesting local landmark is the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, though a more scenic and popular attraction is the nearby Sado Island, a UNESCO Global Geopark known for its rich history, traditional culture, and stunning natural landscapes, accessible by ferry from Niigata City.
