Compact and Convenient Rental House in Osaka's Quiet Residential Area
This rental property is a compact, single-story wooden house located in a quiet residential neighborhood of Settsu City, Osaka Prefecture. The property offers convenient access to both JR and Hankyu railway lines, providing a two-way commute option. It is situated approximately a 5-minute walk from JR Senrioka Station and an 8-minute walk from Hankyu's Settsu-shi Station.
The house has a total floor area of 20.25 square meters (approximately 6.12 tsubo) with a 3K layout. The breakdown of the rooms includes a 2-tatami Japanese-style room, a 4.5-tatami Western-style room, a 2-tatami Western-style room, and a 2.5-tatami kitchen area. The property does not have a bath or a balcony. Key equipment includes a toilet, washbasin, kitchen, windows, closets, and city gas. A special note is that the exact construction date is unknown and is therefore an estimate. The property can be used for either residential or business purposes. For business use, consumption tax will be applied to the key money and rent.
The monthly rent is 41,000 yen with no monthly management or common area fees. The initial costs include a security deposit (敷金) of 50,000 yen, key money (礼金) equivalent to one month's rent (41,000 yen), an indoor cleaning fee starting from 13,200 yen, and credit card payment is accepted. The contract period is 2 years with no renewal fee. Fire insurance (approximately 19,000 yen for 2 years with AIG) and a guarantee from Nihon Chintai Hoshou Kabushiki Kaisha (costing 30% of the total monthly payment amount) are required.
The surrounding area of Senrioka is a well-established residential district. An interesting local fact is that the name "Senrioka" (千里丘) translates to "Thousand-Ri Hill," evoking a sense of a vast, elevated landscape. The area provides excellent access to central Osaka and Kyoto. The closest major landmark is the historic Osaka Castle, a magnificent fortress and park that is one of Japan's most famous tourist attractions, easily accessible via the JR Loop Line.
