This share house was created by renovating a traditional Japanese home with a spacious garden. Reached by passing through a quiet alley known only to locals and neighborhood cats, this hidden location offers an expansive garden—almost surprisingly large—alongside the share house itself.
For those who wish to grow vegetables, the garden is available for gardening, and for those interested in creative or artistic activities, a neighboring vacant house can be used as a workspace. Here, you can enjoy a level of space and freedom that is simply not possible in apartment living.
A short walk to the west brings you to the beautiful shores of Lake Biwa, surrounded by rich natural scenery. Meanwhile, heading to the nearby Ishiyama Station gives you access to shopping malls and lively commercial areas. Convenient for commuting and daily life, yet offering a relaxed and spacious lifestyle, this is the unique living experience you can enjoy at Sterling.
If you’re even a little curious, come and take a look!
You’re more than welcome to visit — even if it’s just to see the place or have a quick chat.
Questions like
“What kind of people live in a share house?”
“How do residents share chores?”
“Will I still have private time?”
— are all welcome, too. Feel free to contact us anytime!
By visiting in person, you’ll get a real sense of the atmosphere and the warmth of the people — something you can’t quite feel through photos alone.
Share Space
- Kitchen: Fully equipped with cooking appliances such as a microwave oven and rice cooker.
- Bathroom: One bathroom available.
- Washing Machines: Two units available.
- Garden (Vegetable Garden): A shared garden where various vegetables are grown.
- Internet: High-speed Wi-Fi using a fiber-optic connection (NURO Hikari) is available.
Private Rooms
- Bed & Mattress
- Desk & Chair
- Storage Case
- Hanger Rack
- Air Conditioner (Cooling & Heating)
- Storage Space (For rooms without built-in storage, part of a separate room can be provided.)
Features of Staring
Access to a Garden and a Neighboring Vacant House
In addition to the shared house itself, residents can make use of spacious outdoor and extra indoor areas, including the garden and a neighboring vacant house. Some residents use the compost in the garden, engage in creative or artistic activities, or try growing a variety of vegetables.
As there is currently a resident who is actively cultivating the garden, those who would like to try gardening on a small scale can feel at ease—much of the groundwork for growing vegetables has already been prepared.
Shape the Extra Space in Your Own Way
Beyond the garden and vegetable plots, the property offers flexible “in-between” spaces such as a telework booth and a neighboring vacant house that residents are free to access and use. Some residents practice the piano in the neighboring house, while others use it as an atelier for creative work, making this a place where you can try many different activities while living here.
This share house offers a level of space and freedom that is hard to find in typical apartment living. For those interested in starting a small business, it may be possible to launch a venture using part of the share house or the neighboring vacant house—please feel free to consult with us.
Safe and Clean Management System
- Regular Cleaning: Shared areas are cleaned on a regular basis to maintain a clean and comfortable environment.
- Management Support: In the event of any issues or problems, the management team responds promptly to ensure a safe and worry-free living environment.
Access
Access to Nearby Stations
- Keihan Karahashi-mae Station: 11 minutes on foot
- JR Ishiyama Station: 8 minutes by bicycle
- JR Seta Station: 10 minutes by bicycle
Travel Time to Major Areas
- JR Kusatsu Station: 15 minutes by train
- JR Kyoto Station: 21 minutes by train
About Fees
| Status 空室状況 | No. 部屋番号 | Size / Type 広さ / 様式 | Monthly Rent 月額賃料 | Common Fee 共益費 | Move-in Fee 入居金 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 〇 | 101 | 10.2㎡/ 洋室 | ￥28,000 | ￥12,000 | ￥20,000 |
| 〇 | 102 | 14.5㎡ / 洋室 | ￥36,000 | ￥12,000 | ￥20,000 |
| × | 201 | 17.6㎡ / 洋室 | ￥40,000 | ￥12,000 | ￥20,000 |
| 〇 | 202 | 10.2㎡ / 洋室 | ￥25,000 | ￥12,000 | ￥20,000 |
| × | 203 | 10.2㎡ / 洋室 | ￥36,000 | ￥12,000 | ￥20,000 |
| × | HANARE | 13.0㎡ / 洋室 | ￥40,000 | ￥12,000 | ￥20,000 |
- The common service fee includes electricity, gas, water, Wi-Fi, regular cleaning of shared areas, and the cost of shared amenities (usage is reasonable and not unlimited).
- A cleaning fee of ¥15,000 is required upon move-out. If the used areas are properly cleaned before departure, the fee will be reduced by ¥5,000.
- For move-outs within less than four months, an additional charge equivalent to one month’s rent will apply.
Steps to Move In
Please feel free to contact us by phone or email.
Our staff will be happy to answer your questions and provide detailed information about any share houses you’re interested in.
If you already have a property in mind, we can share availability and conditions in detail.
Visit the share house in person to check the rooms, facilities, and common areas.
During the tour, feel free to ask any questions about daily life or how the facilities are used.
Our staff will help you find the share house that best suits your needs.
If you find a property you like after the viewing, we’ll move on to the contract.
You’ll fill out the necessary forms and review the terms — including rent, common service fees, and house rules — before signing the agreement.
Once the contract is complete, you’ll receive your keys and a brief orientation on how to use the facilities.
Our support continues even after you move in, so please don’t hesitate to reach out anytime if you have questions or concerns.
If you’re even a little curious, come and take a look!
You’re more than welcome to visit — even if it’s just to see the place or have a quick chat.
Questions like
“What kind of people live in a share house?”
“How do residents share chores?”
“Will I still have private time?”
— are all welcome, too. Feel free to contact us anytime!
By visiting in person, you’ll get a real sense of the atmosphere and the warmth of the people — something you can’t quite feel through photos alone.
