Cent Elmos M Building: A Well-Equipped Apartment in a Quiet Niigata Neighborhood
This property is the Cent Elmos M Building, a high-quality apartment constructed by Sekisui House. Located at 1-7-5 Honjo, Mitsuke City, Niigata Prefecture, this apartment offers a comfortable and convenient living environment. The unit is on the first floor of a two-story, lightweight steel-framed building, built in October 2003 (22 years old). The layout is a 1LDK with a total floor area of 44.64 sqm (approximately 13.5 tsubo).
The agent's notes provide comprehensive details on the equipment and features. The apartment is situated in a quiet residential area and is a seismically resistant structure. Being on the top floor (with no units above), it offers privacy. On-site facilities include a garbage disposal area and parking for two vehicles, with no key money or deposit required for the parking space. The unit itself is a corner residence. It features a system kitchen, a separate bath and toilet, a bath with a reheating function, a washlet toilet with a heated seat, and an independent washroom with a shower-equipped washbasin. Other amenities include air conditioning, LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) supply, a balcony, flooring in all rooms, double-glazed windows, an indoor laundry machine space, a changing area, a closet, a shoe box, and an intercom with a TV monitor. Internet is provided free of charge, and a guarantee company is available for use.
The monthly rent is 46,000 yen. Additional monthly fees include a common area fee of 4,200 yen, a neighborhood association fee of 200 yen, and a parking fee of 4,400 yen. The initial costs include one month's rent as key money (46,000 yen), a contract fee of 70,000 yen, a fire insurance fee of 20,000 yen, a key exchange fee of 7,000 yen, a cleaning fee of 73,700 yen, a "Share Maison Life Support" fee of 1,320 yen, and a first-time guarantee fee of 33,000 yen. A renewal fee applies, and a co-signer is not required.
Mitsuke City is part of the fertile Echigo Plain in Niigata. An interesting local fact is that the city is known for its production of "Tulip Chips," a popular snack made from tulip bulbs, a unique agricultural product. The area offers a peaceful, suburban lifestyle. For a major tourist attraction, residents can easily visit the historic Takada Castle Park in neighboring Joetsu City, famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and samurai history.