Apricot House: A Compact and Convenient Apartment in Musashimurayama
This apartment, located in the Apricot House building in Musashimurayama City, Tokyo, offers a practical and well-equipped living space. The property is a 27.10 sqm (approximately 8.19 tsubo) 1K layout, built in November 1997. It is situated on the top (3rd) floor of a 3-storey steel-framed building with a total of 5 units.
The apartment comes with a comprehensive set of facilities. According to the agent's notes, the equipment includes: Air conditioning, separate bath and toilet, shower, washroom, washstand, indoor space for washing machine, CATV, counter kitchen, lighting fixtures included, flooring, top floor, balcony, and storage space. A special note from the agent clarifies the renewal fee structure: the renewal fee is one month of the new rent amount.
Additional rental details include a monthly rent of 46,000 yen. The initial costs consist of a deposit (敷金) of one month's rent and a key money (礼金) of one month's rent. There is a monthly common area fee (共益費) of 1,000 yen, but no separate management fee. The property requires a guarantee company, Japan Rental Guarantee Corporation, and involves an initial insurance fee of 18,000 yen for two years. The contract period is two years, and a cleaning fee of 44,000 yen is applicable upon moving out.
The area of Musashimurayama offers a quieter residential atmosphere within Tokyo. An interesting local fact is that the city is home to the Musashimurayama City Local Museum, which preserves the history and culture of the Tama region. For a major tourist attraction, residents can easily access the vast and historic Showa Kinen Park in neighboring Tachikawa, famous for its seasonal flower displays, water features, and expansive green spaces perfect for recreation.
