West Palace Unit 22: A Renovated Top-Floor Apartment in a Quiet Niigata Neighborhood

This property, West Palace Unit 22, is a renovated 2DK apartment located on the top floor of a quiet residential area in Mitsuke City, Niigata Prefecture. The apartment offers a comfortable living space of 39.75 sqm (approximately 12.02 tsubo) and is available for immediate occupancy.

According to the agent's notes, the property features include a quiet residential neighborhood, top floor location, one free parking space, heated toilet seat with bidet function, air conditioning, city gas supply, double-glazed windows, lighting fixtures in each room, and it is a renovated property ready for immediate move-in with no key money (礼金) required.

The apartment complex is a two-story wooden structure built in February 1995 (31 years old). The unit itself is on the second floor. The monthly rent is 48,000 yen with a security deposit (敷金) equivalent to two months' rent. There is no monthly management or common area fee. The initial costs include a key replacement fee of 16,500 yen and fire insurance for household goods starting from 20,000 yen. A neighborhood association fee of 500 yen applies. The property is not pet-friendly.

Mitsuke City in Niigata offers a blend of urban convenience and natural scenery. An interesting local fact is that the city is known for its production of 'Tsubame-Sanjo' metalware, a traditional craft with over 400 years of history, though the main production area is in the neighboring cities. The area provides a peaceful living environment while still being accessible. The closest major tourist attraction is the historic Takada Castle Site and Park in nearby Joetsu City, famous for its thousands of cherry trees and beautiful spring scenery.