Location is very convinient , a short walk to shimo-itabashi station where you can take the local line to ikebukuro. Or you can walk Abit further for 10mins to itabashi station which has the Japan rail (JR) lines towards Shinjuku, Shibuya, harajuku....
There are many household item shops and super markets nearby, along with a 7-11 ,all within less than 3 mins walk.
For food, there's a matsuya right next to the house, there's also the "点心” noodle store around back for late night supper.