Castle Lotus Apartment I: A Well-Equipped Rental in a Quiet Tsukuba Area Neighborhood
This compact 1K apartment, located in the Castle Lotus Apartment I building in Kidayonishi-dai, Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture, offers a move-in-ready solution with all essential furniture and appliances included. The property features a total floor area of 18.63 sqm and is situated on the top (second) floor of a two-story, eight-unit wooden apartment building constructed in March 1990.
The apartment comes fully equipped for comfortable living. Facilities include propane gas, a sewer system, air conditioning, an IH cooking heater, a unit bath (combined bath and toilet), a washbasin, an indoor space for a washing machine, a refrigerator, a loft, a bed, and ample storage space. It also has a video monitor intercom and bicycle parking. Special notes highlight the property's good sunlight and its location within a quiet residential area.
Important remarks detail the rental conditions: there is no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金)! This 1K comes with furniture and appliances, and internet usage fees are free! Parking space is available for an additional 3,300 yen per month. The monthly management fee is 3,000 yen. If the tenant leaves without renewing the contract, a penalty equivalent to one month's rent is payable. The contract renewal fee is one month of the new rent amount. Other initial costs include an indoor cleaning fee of 44,000 yen and a furniture/appliance usage fee of 3,300 yen per month. The contract period is two years.
The area around Tsuchiura City offers a blend of suburban living with access to natural and cultural attractions. An interesting local fact is that nearby Tsukuba City is home to the Tsukuba Space Center (TKSC), a key facility for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), where astronauts train and satellites are controlled. The closest major landmark is the iconic Mount Tsukuba, a famous twin-peaked mountain revered since ancient times and a popular destination for hiking and enjoying panoramic views of the Kanto plain.
