Casa Eclair: A Modern Apartment in Suginami's Serene Kugayama
This bright and well-equipped apartment offers comfortable living in the quiet, residential neighborhood of Kugayama, Suginami Ward, Tokyo. Built in February 2017, this 2-story wooden apartment building features a top-floor corner unit with a total private area of 24.84 square meters (approximately 7.51 tsubo) in a 1K layout. The south-facing balcony provides pleasant natural light.
The property comes with a comprehensive set of facilities, as detailed in the agent notes: city gas, air conditioning, an IH cooking heater, hot water supply, a private toilet, separate bath and toilet, a bidet toilet seat with warm-water washing, a bathroom dryer, shower, independent washroom, shampoo dresser, washroom, washstand, space for a washing machine (indoor washing machine space available), flooring, corner room, top floor, storage space, and a bicycle parking area.
A key special note regarding the lease is the renewal fee, which is equivalent to one month of the new rent amount. The monthly rent is 73,000 yen. Additional monthly costs include a 2,000 yen management/common area fee. The initial deposit (敷金) is one month's rent, and the key money (礼金) is also one month's rent. A guarantee company is required, with an initial fee of 40% of the total rent and deposit amount, and a renewal guarantee fee of 10,000 yen every year. Fire insurance at 19,000 yen for two years is obligatory. The contract period is 2 years, and the property is currently occupied with move-in timing available upon consultation.
The location is highly convenient, with Kugayama Station on the Keio Inokashira Line just a 10-minute walk away, providing direct access to Shibuya and Shinjuku. The area is known for its peaceful, family-friendly atmosphere with plenty of local shops and cafes. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Kugayama area is home to several traditional sento (public bathhouses), reflecting a cherished aspect of Japanese community life. The closest major tourist attraction is the beautiful and expansive Inokashira Park, a short train ride away, famous for its lake, zoo, and the Ghibli Museum.
