El Palace Apartment Unit 501 in Nishihara Town
This rental apartment, Unit 501 in the El Palace building, offers a comfortable and convenient lifestyle in Nishihara Town, Okinawa. The property features a 2LDK layout with all Western-style rooms, providing a total private area of 51.03 sqm. The unit is located on the 5th floor, offering a corner position with a southern exposure, good sunlight, and pleasant views, including a view of the ocean.
The apartment is well-equipped for modern living. The kitchen is a facing type with a three-burner gas stove. The bathroom and toilet are separate, and the unit includes a gas clothes dryer. Indoor facilities include a designated indoor washing machine space. The building is equipped with an elevator, auto-lock security, a TV monitor intercom, and BS antenna. Internet is provided free of charge, with a router available for loan (with a 5,000 yen deposit). Storage is plentiful, with closets in the Western-style rooms and living area, plus a shoe box and an independent washbasin counter.
Special notes regarding fees are as follows: The brokerage commission is one month's rent plus parking fee (tax excluded). A guarantee fee of 80% (renewed every 10 years) applies. Additional costs include property insurance of 22,000 yen (for 2 years), a disinfection fee of 13,200 yen (tax included), a key replacement fee of 8,800 yen (tax included), and a building patrol service for 880 yen (tax included) per month. The rental is a fixed-term lease for 2 years. There is no security deposit or key money. A monthly common area fee of 3,000 yen applies. A guarantee company is required, with plans at 50% or 80% of the monthly rent available.
The neighborhood is highly convenient. The popular book cafe "Bookish" is just a 1-minute walk (20m) away. Max Value Sakata store is a 2-minute drive, Lawson Nishihara Tanabaru store is 4 minutes by car, and San-A Nishihara City is a 9-minute drive. Sakata Elementary School is a 12-minute walk. Okinawa Christian Junior College is a 6-minute drive, and the University of the Ryukyus is a 9-minute drive, making the property recommended for students. The Nishihara Interchange is an 11-minute drive, facilitating commuting. Viewings are accepted Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM (in 30-minute increments). The premises, including the parking lot, are non-smoking. Pets are allowed for small dogs under 10kg; cats are also permitted. When passing through common areas with a pet, they must be carried.
Parking is available for two cars in a tandem arrangement for 6,000 yen per month. The building is reinforced concrete (RC) construction, built in June 2017.
