Compact and Affordable Apartment in Ehime's Tranquil Setting
This rental apartment, located in the peaceful area of Minamikata, Tōon City, Ehime Prefecture, offers a compact and economical living solution. The property is a one-room unit on the 4th floor of a 4-story reinforced concrete (RC) apartment building named "Casablanca 403." The total private floor area is 24.73 sqm (approximately 7.48 tsubo), with the main room being a 14.5-tatami mat Western-style room. The unit includes a balcony facing east, providing natural light.
Translated agent notes on equipment and features include: Toilet, Air Conditioning, CATV, Washing Machine Space, Flooring, Monitor-equipped Intercom, Top Floor, Propane Gas, Septic Tank, Hot Water Supply, and Parcel Delivery Box. Special notes indicate that pets are negotiable, and the unit can be used as an office. The transaction type is exclusive agency. The building was constructed in March 1985 and contains 24 units total. The lease term is 2 years, with a renewal fee of 40,000 yen. An initial guarantee commission is required, and a pet security deposit of 100,000 yen is applicable if keeping a pet. Monthly running costs include water charges of approximately 2,500 yen and an administrative fee of 220 yen. Key replacement costs start from 13,200 yen.
The monthly rent is 180,000 yen with a monthly management fee of 2,000 yen. There is no key money (礼金) and no security deposit (敷金). The previous rent was 110,000 yen. The current status is occupied, and the move-in date is negotiable.
The surrounding area of Tōon City offers a quiet, suburban lifestyle. An interesting local fact is that Tōon City is home to the Ehime Prefectural Matsuyama Rehabilitation Center, a prominent facility for physical therapy and sports science. For recreation, residents can visit the nearby "Sakura no Yu," a public bathhouse and leisure facility located about 873 meters away, offering a relaxing onsen experience. The closest major tourist attraction is the historic Dōgo Onsen Honkan in Matsuyama City, one of Japan's oldest and most famous hot spring bathhouses, easily accessible from the area.
