Wine Palace Oshiba: A Spacious Apartment in a Quiet Residential Area of Kofu
This apartment, located in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, offers a comfortable living space of 46.13 square meters (approximately 13.95 tsubo) with a 2DK layout. Built in February 1996, this top-floor unit in an eight-unit, two-story steel-framed building provides a quiet residential setting. The property is immediately available for occupancy.
The apartment is well-equipped with numerous amenities. Facilities include propane gas, air conditioning, hot water supply, a dedicated toilet, a separate bath and toilet, a bidet toilet seat, a shower, a reheat function for the bath, an independent washroom, a shampoo dresser, a washstand, a designated space for a washing machine (indoor), CATV, lighting fixtures, a balcony, storage space, a video monitor intercom, a bicycle parking area, and an outdoor motorcycle parking space.
Special notes highlight key features: the property is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood, includes two free parking spaces, and can be used as an office, making it suitable as a resort property. Important rental terms include a security deposit (敷金) of none, key money (礼金) equivalent to one month's rent, a monthly management/common area fee (管理費/共益費) of 2,000 yen, and a renewal fee (更新料) equivalent to one month of the new rent. Additional monthly costs include a neighborhood association fee of 500 yen. A rent guarantee company, Japan Safety, is required, with an initial cost of 60% of the total first rent and a subsequent monthly fee of 800 yen.
The area of Kofu is the capital of Yamanashi Prefecture, nestled in a basin surrounded by mountains, offering beautiful seasonal scenery. An interesting local fact is that the city is famous for its high-quality crystal and jewelry production, particularly its precision-cut gemstones. The closest major landmark is the historic Kofu Castle Ruins (甲府城跡), a park offering panoramic views of the city and the surrounding Southern Alps, a site of significant cultural heritage.
