Spacious 3LDK Apartment in Shinjuku with Dual-Aspect Balcony and Recent Renovation
This well-presented 3LDK apartment is located in the Naka-Ochiai 2-chome area of Shinjuku, Tokyo. The property offers a generous wall-core exclusive area of 68.14 sqm (approximately 20.61 tsubo), providing ample space for comfortable living. The layout comprises three separate Western-style rooms (6.5-tatami, 6-tatami, and 4.5-tatami), plus a combined living, dining, and kitchen area of 14 tatami. A key feature is the 9.72 sqm dual-aspect balcony facing southwest, ensuring excellent natural light and ventilation throughout the day.
The building is a 9-storey reinforced concrete (RC) structure, with this apartment situated on the 3rd floor. It was originally built in August 1971 but has undergone a comprehensive interior renovation completed in December 2022. This renovation included new wall and ceiling wallpaper/paint, a complete renewal of the toilet and bathroom, replacement of the washbasin vanity, replacement of floor tiles, and new cushioned flooring in the toilet and washroom areas.
Essential equipment and features include a dedicated toilet, separate bath and toilet, washroom, washbasin, system kitchen, counter kitchen, closets, a shoe-in closet, an indoor laundry machine space, flooring, lighting fixtures, an auto-lock security system, a monitor-equipped intercom, city gas, water supply, sewerage, hot water supply, and an elevator. The building also offers a paid bicycle parking area (annual fee of 10,000 yen) and motorcycle parking is not available. Special notes highlight the two-sided natural light and the overall good sunlight exposure of the unit.
The Naka-Ochiai neighborhood is a quiet, residential part of Shinjuku known for its blend of traditional shops and modern convenience. It is within walking distance of Nishi-Ochiai and Nakai stations, providing access to multiple train lines. An interesting local fact is that the area retains a strong sense of community with numerous small, family-run businesses that have operated for generations. The closest major landmark is the historic and beautiful Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, a vast park featuring traditional Japanese, English landscape, and French formal gardens, located just a short train ride away.
