Modern Luxury Living in Tokyo's Historic Kagurazaka
This exceptional 1LDK apartment is located within the prestigious Proud Kagurazaka Hilltop building in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo. Built in May 2023, this contemporary residence offers a sophisticated urban lifestyle with high-end specifications and comprehensive security. The property features a spacious layout with a 17.5-tatami mat LDK area and a 7.1-tatami mat Western-style room, totaling a wall-core exclusive area of 70.86 sqm (approximately 21.43 tsubo), which includes a trunk room. The unit is situated on the 2nd floor of a 5-story above-ground (with 1 basement floor) reinforced concrete building.
Key equipment and features include a dedicated toilet, separate bath and toilet, bathroom dryer and heating, washbasin area, system kitchen with counter, 3-burner stove, grill, dishwasher, ample storage including closets, a walk-in closet, and a shoe-in closet. The building is equipped with a 24-hour ventilation system, an indoor washing machine space, downlights, footlights, an auto-lock, security cameras, and a 24-hour security system linked with SECOM. Residents benefit from an internal corridor, a delivery box, garbage stations on each floor, a maximum ceiling height of 2,450mm, double flooring, double ceilings, a mist sauna, and full-building air conditioning for comfortable temperatures. There is also a 5.33 sqm balcony with a northeast orientation. The building has two or more elevators, a bicycle parking area (monthly fee: 1,000 yen), but no motorcycle parking. Pets are negotiable, with small dogs, cats, and other pets considered.
The monthly running costs include a management fee of 33,870 yen, a repair reserve fund of 9,000 yen, an enecoQ system fee of 2,277 yen, a neighborhood association fee of 200 yen, and a land lease fee of 6,850 yen. There is also a demolition preparation reserve of 9,210 yen per month. The property sits on land with a定期賃借権 (fixed-term land leasehold) with a ground rent of 6,850 yen per month, a lease period of 58 years and 9 months, and a contract expiration date of December 15, 2084. The land is designated as a Category I Residential District (Commercial District).
The Kagurazaka area is a fascinating blend of old and new Tokyo, known for its preserved cobblestone alleys, traditional Japanese restaurants, and a vibrant French influence. It's a short walk from multiple stations, including Edogawa Line's Ushigome-Kagurazaka Station (3 mins), Tokyo Metro Tozai Line's Kagurazaka Station (7 mins), and Yurakucho Line and JR lines' Iidabashi Station (7 mins). A notable landmark nearby is the historic Akagi Shrine, a serene Shinto shrine nestled in the neighborhood, offering a peaceful retreat from the city bustle.
