Mycourt Wakamatsu-cho Garden Flats: A Spacious 2LDK with Private Garden in Shinjuku
This charming apartment in the Mycourt Wakamatsu-cho Garden Flats complex offers a rare combination of urban convenience and private outdoor living in the heart of Tokyo. Located on the first floor of a five-story building, this 68.09 sqm (approx. 20.59 tsubo) 2LDK unit features a generous 36.51 sqm private garden and an 11.16 sqm terrace, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience.
Translated agent notes on the building's features highlight its thoughtful design. The condominium complex is characterized by lush exterior landscaping, with approximately 60% of the site dedicated to greenery. The building employs a staggered layout for all units to enhance sunlight, ventilation, and a sense of openness. It is situated in the elevated, quiet residential area of Wakamatsu-cho in Shinjuku Ward, within the school district for Waseda Elementary School. Pet ownership is permitted, subject to detailed rules.
The specific unit's features are equally impressive. The living and dining area, approximately 12.4 tatami mats in size, features wide folding full-open sash windows that create a unified feeling with the terrace and private garden. This space is also equipped with underfloor heating. The bathroom includes a ventilation dryer and a full-auto bath system. The 7.0-tatami Western-style room benefits from two-sided lighting (north and east) and includes a walk-in closet. The 5.8-tatami Western-style room is positioned facing the private garden and terrace and features a bay window. A light court (void space) is incorporated to improve lighting, ventilation, and privacy. The unit has openings facing north, east, southwest, and south, ensuring excellent natural light throughout the day.
The property is conveniently located within a 4-minute walk from Toei Oedo Line's Wakamatsu-kawada Station, a 7-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Tozai Line's Waseda Station, and an 8-minute walk from Toei Oedo Line's Ushigome-yanagicho Station. Monthly fees include 12,300 yen for management and 23,900 yen for repair reserve fund, with an additional 500 yen per month for private garden usage. The building is a reinforced concrete structure with 42 total units.
The surrounding Wakamatsu-cho area is a peaceful, well-established residential neighborhood within Shinjuku, known for its quiet streets and elevated position. An interesting local fact is that the area is home to the historic site of the former residence of Saigo Takamori, a legendary samurai and key figure in the Meiji Restoration. The closest major landmark is the iconic Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, a vast and beautiful park blending traditional Japanese, English landscape, and French formal garden styles, located just a short train or bus ride away.
