Spacious 3LDK Apartment in Serene Shiojiri with Ample Parking and Privacy Features
This well-maintained 3LDK apartment, located in the quiet residential area of Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture, offers a comfortable and practical living space. The property features a generous 77 sqm (wall center) floor plan, highlighted by a south-facing living/dining/kitchen area of approximately 15.0 tatami mats. This bright and airy space is designed to accommodate family gatherings without feeling cramped, fostering a warm atmosphere for conversation and relaxation. By opening the sliding doors to the Japanese-style room, the living area can be expanded to a maximum of about 21.0 tatami mats, creating a truly expansive and flexible communal space.
The apartment is equipped with a popular face-to-face kitchen design, allowing for easy interaction with the living area, and features an IH cooking heater that is kind to people, household budgets, and the environment. The unit includes a private bath, separate toilet, and an independent washroom. Notable features include an alcove entryway designed for privacy, making it difficult to see into the apartment from the shared corridor. The south-facing balcony, equipped with a laundry pole, adds to the sense of space and receives ample sunlight.
A significant advantage of this property is its on-site parking, which is 200% complete. Two tandem-style parking spaces are provided free of charge. The building is a 6-story reinforced concrete structure with an elevator, bike parking, a parcel delivery box, and security features including an auto-lock system and a TV monitor intercom. Monthly fees include a management fee of 14,600 yen, a repair reserve fund of 18,900 yen, an escort service fee of 430 yen, a security fee (SOS24) of 560 yen, and internet maintenance at 2,835 yen. The property is currently occupied, and viewings are available by appointment. The general contractor was Anabuki Komuten Co., Ltd., and the management is fully delegated.
The property is situated in Shiojiri City, an area known for its beautiful natural scenery and as a gateway to the Japanese Alps. An interesting local fact is that Shiojiri is historically significant as a post town on the old Nakasendo route, one of the five major highways of the Edo period. The closest major tourist attraction is the scenic Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan's premier historic castles, located approximately a 20-minute drive away in the neighboring city of Matsumoto.
