Grand Maison Shirokane: A Spacious 2LDK Apartment in Prime Minato Ward
This property is a well-appointed 2LDK apartment located on the 11th floor of the 13-storey Grand Maison Shirokane Sankozaka building in the prestigious Minato Ward of Tokyo. The apartment offers a generous wall-core exclusive area of 60.38 sqm (approximately 18.26 tsubo), featuring a 14.1-tatami mat LDK (Living-Dining-Kitchen) and two Western-style rooms of 6.4 and 4.3 tatami mats respectively. The balcony, facing southeast, provides good natural light and measures 4.95 sqm.
The building is a sturdy steel-reinforced concrete (SRC) structure built in December 2000. It is equipped with a comprehensive range of amenities for comfortable and secure living. Key equipment includes a system kitchen, heated toilet seat with bidet function, bath with re-heating function and dryer, water purifier, ample storage and closet space, air conditioning, in-unit laundry space, auto-lock entry, monitor intercom, dimple key, security cameras, city gas, hot water supply, elevator, parcel delivery box, and the convenience of being able to take out trash at any time. A special note is that pets are allowed, subject to confirmation of the building's management regulations. Parking and bicycle parking availability should be confirmed separately. The property is currently tenanted, with an estimated annual rental income of 2.7 million yen and a projected yield of 2.25%.
The location is exceptionally convenient, being just a 4-minute walk from Shirokanedai Station on the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line, and a 14-minute walk from Shirokane-Takanawa Station. This provides excellent access to central Tokyo. The area around Shirokanedai and Shirokane is known for its serene, upscale residential atmosphere with many embassies and high-end boutiques. An interesting local fact is that the area was historically part of the shogunate's falconry grounds. The closest major landmark is the beautiful Institute for Nature Study, a national monument and natural forest preserve right in the heart of Tokyo, offering a rare glimpse of the region's original ecosystem.
