Spacious Top-Floor 2LDK Apartment with Expansive Balcony in Sugamo
This property is a 2LDK apartment for sale located in the vibrant Sugamo 1-chome district of Tokyo's Toshima Ward. Situated on the 12th floor of a 12-story building, this top-floor unit offers a unique living experience with its one-floor layout and exceptional views. The apartment boasts a generous exclusive area of 88.84 sqm (approximately 26.87 tsubo). A key highlight is the expansive, approximately 38.10 sqm balcony, which wraps around multiple sides, providing ample outdoor space perfect for entertaining or relaxation. The unit benefits from excellent sunlight and ventilation due to its south-facing primary exposure and three-sided lighting, creating a bright and airy atmosphere.
According to the agent's notes, the property features a corner unit position on the top floor. The equipment includes a heated toilet seat, washbasin, counter kitchen, lighting fixtures, city gas, water supply, sewage, hot water supply, elevator, free bicycle parking, and free motorcycle parking. Special notes indicate excellent sunlight, good views, and good ventilation. A critical remark states that the seller plans to bear the cost of a water area renovation, including the installation of a new bathroom and the removal of one toilet. Furthermore, a comprehensive renovation was completed in November 2024. This included the water areas: kitchen, bathroom, toilet, washroom, and water heater were all renewed, with specific replacements for the kitchen sink, washbasin vanity, toilet, and a water heater with a reheating function. The interior renovation involved replacing flooring, re-papering all rooms with new wallpaper, replacing the entrance shoe storage, replacing carpets, and exchanging light fixtures. The building itself is an SRC structure with 25 units total, managed by Tokyu Community Co., Ltd. on a fully-consigned, patrol basis.
The location is highly convenient, just a 5-minute walk from JR Sugamo Station and a 6-minute walk from the Yamanote Line's Sugamo Station, placing residents in the heart of Tokyo's extensive train network. The area around Sugamo is famously known as "Harajuku for the elderly," featuring a bustling shopping street called "Sugamo Jizo-dori" which is lined with shops selling traditional goods, snacks, and red underwear, which is considered a symbol of good luck for seniors. A major landmark nearby is the historic and serene Rikugien Garden, a beautiful traditional Japanese landscape garden from the Edo period, located a short distance away and offering a peaceful escape from the city bustle.
