House Van Belle: A Compact and Convenient Apartment in Mitaka, Tokyo
This apartment, located in the peaceful residential area of Mitaka's Shinkawa 5-chome, offers a compact and efficient living space ideal for individuals or couples. The property features a 1K layout with a total private area of 16.54 square meters, providing a separate kitchen space. The unit is situated on the top floor of a two-story wooden building, ensuring privacy and quiet.
The apartment comes equipped with essential facilities including city gas, air conditioning, hot water supply, a dedicated toilet, and a separate bath and toilet. It also includes a shower, an indoor space for a washing machine, fiber-optic internet readiness, a bay window, shutters, and a balcony. Being a corner room on the top floor adds to its appeal with better light and ventilation.
Important move-in costs include a disinfection fee of 18,920 yen and a cleaning fee of 55,000 yen. The use of a guarantee company is mandatory. For lease renewal, a fee equivalent to one month of the new rent is required. Monthly costs consist of a rent of 54,000 yen, a management/common area fee of 3,000 yen, and an optional 'N Support' fee of 990 yen. There is no security deposit (敷金) or key money (礼金). The initial guarantee fee is one month's rent (minimum 20,000 yen), with an annual continuation fee of 10,000 yen.
The Mitaka area is known for its cultural atmosphere, being home to the renowned Ghibli Museum, a major tourist attraction dedicated to the works of Studio Ghibli. The neighborhood offers daily convenience with a 7-Eleven just 150 meters away and a supermarket within 350 meters. While the nearest major train stations, Tsutsujigaoka and Senzai on the Keio Line, are a 29-30 minute walk, bus services to Kichijoji, Mitaka, and Senzai Stations are available, with a bus stop (Asia Africa Language Institute) just a 3-minute walk away.
