Gloria Hatsuhio Otowa: A Well-Maintained Apartment in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward
This property is a 1LDK apartment located on the 8th floor of the 11-story Gloria Hatsuhio Otowa building in the desirable Bunkyo Ward of Tokyo. The apartment offers a comfortable living space with a wall-core exclusive area of 42.22 square meters (approximately 12.77 tsubo) and includes a southeast-facing balcony measuring 2.55 square meters. The building itself, constructed in July 1983, features a sturdy SRC (steel-framed reinforced concrete) structure and is managed by a fully entrusted management company with a patrol-based superintendent.
Key financial details include a monthly management fee of 14,350 yen and a repair reserve fund contribution of 26,180 yen. The building comprises a total of 30 units. A critical note from the agent clarifies the property's status: the building confirmation number is No. 844. Regarding the current occupancy, while the unit is presently tenanted, it will be delivered vacant to the new owner upon completion of the transaction.
The location is highly convenient, with excellent access to multiple subway lines. It is a 5-minute walk to Edogawabashi Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, a 7-minute walk to Gokokuji Station on the same line, and a 14-minute walk to Myogadani Station on the Marunouchi Line. The property is situated in a commercial zone, making it suitable for various uses, and does not require a notification under the National Land Use Planning Act.
The surrounding Bunkyo area is known for its academic and cultural atmosphere, home to several prestigious universities and historical sites. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Gokokuji Temple, a short walk from the apartment, was established in 1681 by the mother of the fifth Tokugawa shogun to pray for his well-being. The area offers a blend of quiet residential streets and urban convenience, with the iconic Tokyo Dome City entertainment complex, featuring attractions, shops, and a stadium, being a major nearby landmark.
