Villa Caterina: A Modern Apartment in Shinagawa, Tokyo
This modern apartment, located in the Villa Caterina building in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, offers a comfortable and secure living space. The property is a 54.02 square meter one-room layout unit situated on the top (3rd) floor of a 3-story reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in April 2003. It is conveniently positioned within a 12-minute walk from Omori Station on the Keihin-Tohoku/Negishi Line, a 14-minute walk from Nishi-Oi Station on the Yokosuka Line, and a 19-minute walk from Tachiaigawa Station on the Keikyu Main Line.
The apartment is well-equipped with numerous amenities. Facilities include air conditioning, an IH cooking heater, hot water supply, a parcel delivery box, a dedicated toilet (separate from the bath), a bath with a separate toilet area, a heated toilet seat, a shower, a washbasin, an indoor space for a washing machine, CATV, optical fiber internet, a system kitchen, a counter kitchen, and all-electric appliances. The unit is a corner room on the top floor, featuring a balcony, a walk-in closet, and ample storage space. Building security is provided by an auto-lock system.
Critical agent notes specify important conditions. The property allows for two adult occupants. One child is permitted to reside. For corporate contracts, a key money of one month's rent is required in addition to the standard terms. A free bicycle parking space is available for one bicycle per household (no designated spots; motorcycles are not allowed). Mandatory move-in fees include a disinfection fee of 18,920 yen and a cleaning fee of 72,600 yen. The use of a guarantor company is compulsory. Upon contract renewal, a renewal fee equivalent to one month of the new rent is required.
The Shinagawa area is a major commercial and residential hub in Tokyo, seamlessly blending business districts with waterfront developments. An interesting local fact is that Shinagawa Station was one of the original stations when Japan's first railway, connecting Shimbashi and Yokohama, opened in 1872. The closest major tourist attraction is the historic Sengaku-ji Temple, famous for its association with the tale of the Forty-seven Ronin.
