A Unique Living Experience Directly Connected to Ikenoue Station
This property, located in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, offers a rare living concept: a residence that is essentially part of the station itself. The entrance is a mere five-second walk from the ticket gate, providing unparalleled convenience. The design incorporates elements from the station's railway heritage, with old railroad ties embedded in the exterior paving and recycled train rails used for the building's nameplate.
Unit 303 is a triplex maisonette layout featuring a roof balcony. This balcony is situated directly next to the train tracks, offering a unique vantage point to observe passing trains. While the balcony is a great spot for relaxation, the listing notes that drying laundry there is prohibited due to the risk of items being blown onto the tracks. The interior features a bold, open ceiling connecting the maisonette levels. The living and dining area connects to a doma (earth-floor) space, which also serves as a sub-entrance. The flooring in the living area is made from harvest tiles, a material crafted from straw, noted for its gentle texture. The kitchen area is spacious. The bedroom, while having an attic-like feel, is described as comfortable and receives soft light from two windows.
The property is a reinforced concrete structure with some steel frame elements, built in July 2013. It is located on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors of a 3-story building. The property is a 1LDK layout with a total floor area of 79.33 square meters. It has a north, east, and south exposure. The rent is 290,000 yen per month, with a management fee of 12,000 yen. A deposit and key money of one month's rent each are required. Pets are not allowed. The nearest station is Ikenoue on the Keio Inokashira Line, a one-minute walk away. The property also offers easy access to Shimokitazawa and Higashi-Kitazawa stations. The listing mentions that train noise and a nearby crossing can be heard, recommending this unit for those who are not sensitive to sound.
