Designed by Sakakura Architectural Research Institute: A Spacious Maisonette with Terrace and Garden
This unique property is a 3LDK maisonette apartment located in Kodaira City, Tokyo. Designed by the renowned Sakakura Architectural Research Institute, it offers over 100 square meters of total floor area, providing a spacious, house-like feel. The unit spans two levels, from the B1 floor to the 1st floor, within a 5-story above-ground building with one basement level.
The apartment features a generous layout with a 17.1-tatami mat LDK (Living, Dining, Kitchen) area, three Japanese-style rooms (10.2, 5.9, and 5.2 tatami mats), and two bathrooms. Key equipment includes a system kitchen, air conditioning, CATV, a monitor intercom, a dimple key security system, city gas, hot water supply, and flooring throughout all rooms. Storage is ample with closets and a walk-in closet. The property benefits from dual-aspect lighting, ensuring bright interiors. A notable feature is the private terrace and garden terrace, with a combined area of approximately 16.38 square meters (terrace: 10.15 sqm, garden terrace: 6.23 sqm), offering valuable outdoor space.
Special notes indicate that a large-scale renovation is scheduled for December 2026. Parking is available for a monthly fee ranging from 10,500 to 13,600 yen, and there is a bicycle parking area (300 yen/month). The interior equipment will be handed over in its current condition. The judicial scrivener for the transaction is to be designated by the seller. The monthly running costs include a management fee of 26,400 yen, a repair reserve fund of 31,290 yen, and a terrace usage fee of 830 yen.
The property is situated in a quiet residential area of Kodaira, a city in western Tokyo known for its abundant greenery and relaxed atmosphere. An interesting local fact is that Kodaira is home to the Kodaira City Museum of Literature, which celebrates the works of famous authors who lived in the area. The closest major landmark is the historic Musashino Hachimangu Shrine, a significant cultural site with a history dating back centuries, located a short distance away.
