Maisonette Apartment in Joetsu City with No Upstairs Noise Concerns
This 3DK maisonette apartment in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, offers a unique living arrangement spread over two floors, eliminating worries about noise from upstairs neighbors. The property, named "Heights Chateau," is a 67.9 sqm (approximately 20.53 tsubo) wooden apartment built in October 1998 (27 years old). The monthly rent is 60,000 yen, with a refundable security deposit (敷金) of 60,000 yen (one month's rent) and no key money (礼金) required. It is immediately available for occupancy.
The apartment's equipment and features, as detailed in the agent notes, are comprehensive. It is near a bus stop, has good sunlight, and is next to a park. It is a corner residence with no upstairs units. Parking is available for two cars at no extra cost. The kitchen is set up for a gas stove installation. The bath and toilet are separate, and the bath unit includes a reheating function. Other amenities include a unit bath, a heated toilet seat, an independent washroom, a washbasin with a shower, air conditioning, city gas, public water supply, sewer system, a balcony, and an indoor space for a washing machine. The layout includes a changing area, closets, storage in all rooms, built-in closets (押入), BS terminal/antenna, lighting in each room, and internet connectivity (optical fiber). The exterior has been renovated. The property is recommended for newlyweds or couples, but requires joining a guarantee company.
Special remarks further clarify the facilities: public water, sewer, city gas, reheating bath, shower, entrance chime, Western-style heated toilet seat, storage, closet, one air conditioner, shower washbasin vanity, indoor washing machine space, optical fiber line available, TV antenna, balcony, fire alarm, storage under the stairs, and a mailbox. Short-term stays are negotiable (with condition changes). If using a landline telephone, in-house wiring work may be required at cost. Keeping pets, using the property as an office, shop, or company housing is not permitted.
The area of Joetsu City is rich in history and natural beauty, having been formed by the merger of the former cities of Takada and Naoetsu. A notable local landmark is the historic Takada Castle, famous for its impressive triple moat and beautiful cherry blossoms in spring. The apartment is within a 16-minute walk of the JR Shin'etsu Line's Naoetsu Station, providing regional rail access.
