There's so much to tell about our new place. First of all, the apartment complex itself is new, modern, and there are some security measures. There are several playgrounds throughout the grounds and you can monitor them via the CCTVs in the units. When someone comes to the door and rings the doorbell, there's a security camera so you can tell who is there.
Our apartment is on the 13th floor, the Asians don't have any superstitions about the number 13. All Koreans take their shoes off before coming inside so there's a little foyer areas specifically for taking off shoes. The floors are light wood and they are heated. Of course, there's a control panel for that too. The owners left a lot of their furniture, in fact everything you see in these pictures belongs to them including a giant flat screen TV. We are grateful since our furniture hasn't arrived yet. They are also paying for satellite TV for us, and there are quite a few English channels. I have a gas stove for cooking - yay! Plus there are additional burners on the enclosed balcony where the refrigerator, and washer are. Unfortunately we don't have a dryer and just hang things on a drying rack to dry. We didn't have a dryer when we were younger so it's not the end of the world. All the appliances are in Hangul (Korean written language). Our realtors did show us how to use the main ones, but I accidentally set off an alarm on Sunday. I'll save that story for another time. This unit also has many built in shelves and cabinets which is great for storage.
So far, we love this place and we've met a few of the neighbors. Stay tuned for part II
Our apartment is on the 13th floor, the Asians don't have any superstitions about the number 13. All Koreans take their shoes off before coming inside so there's a little foyer areas specifically for taking off shoes. The floors are light wood and they are heated. Of course, there's a control panel for that too. The owners left a lot of their furniture, in fact everything you see in these pictures belongs to them including a giant flat screen TV. We are grateful since our furniture hasn't arrived yet. They are also paying for satellite TV for us, and there are quite a few English channels. I have a gas stove for cooking - yay! Plus there are additional burners on the enclosed balcony where the refrigerator, and washer are. Unfortunately we don't have a dryer and just hang things on a drying rack to dry. We didn't have a dryer when we were younger so it's not the end of the world. All the appliances are in Hangul (Korean written language). Our realtors did show us how to use the main ones, but I accidentally set off an alarm on Sunday. I'll save that story for another time. This unit also has many built in shelves and cabinets which is great for storage.
So far, we love this place and we've met a few of the neighbors. Stay tuned for part II
Hi, Janette.
ReplyDeleteSorry to intrude like this, but I have a question. I am in process of moving to Osan area as a DoD contractor. I am not sure what the rental apts are like in Osan, but from the research that I did, Switzen Apt looks very modern and a nice place to stay.
If it is not too much to ask, can I ask how many pyong (or square ft) and how much is the rent? As a contractor, I am not getting much for housing allowance and want to be able to afford the place if I am interested...
Also do you know if there are some open rental places available there?
Thank you!