Tokyu Resort Town Tateshina Shirakaba-dai: A 2LDK Chalet with Loft in a Premier Resort
This property is a charming 2LDK detached vacation home with a loft, offering a total floor area of 70.38 m² within the prestigious Tokyu Resort Town Tateshina Shirakaba-dai. The living, dining, and kitchen area features two-sided openings, creating a bright and airy atmosphere, and connects to an L-shaped balcony where you can enjoy the surrounding greenery and views of the Yatsugatake mountains.
Critical agent notes and fees have been translated for full transparency. The property operates on a leasehold land right system with a remaining term until December 31, 2043, which is renewable. The monthly running costs, converted for easy understanding, are 28,677 JPY. This includes annual fees for management (78,100 JPY), water supply basic charge (39,600 JPY), sewerage usage (45,320 JPY), leasehold rent (150,721 JPY), and CATV (30,360 JPY). Utility costs for gas and electricity are required separately.
There are several important one-time fees to consider. Upon contract agreement, a deposit for balance settlement of 507,000 JPY (non-taxable) is required. A name change fee of 110,000 JPY (tax included) is also needed separately. A contract stamp duty of 1,000 JPY applies at purchase, and an additional stamp duty of 400 JPY is required; note that for land and detached houses spanning two or more lots, 400 JPY is needed per lot. For lease term renewals, a separate administrative handling fee of 110,000 JPY (tax included) and registration costs are required. The CATV service is currently suspended, and a reactivation fee will be needed to restart it.
The property, built in July 1983, is a two-story wooden structure. Facilities include electricity from Chubu Electric Power Co., individual LP gas, a private water supply managed by Tokyu Real Estate Co., gas water heater, a centralized sewage treatment system, one FF heater, and one dedicated car parking space. It is important to note that the Tokyu Resort Town Tateshina area is designated as a sediment disaster alert zone and special sediment disaster alert zone.
The resort town itself offers extensive amenities for a complete leisure lifestyle, including restaurants, the 'Kayama no Yu' hot spring bathhouse with open-air baths, an indoor heated pool, the Tateshina Tokyu Golf Course (18-hole membership), tennis courts, the Tateshina Tokyu Ski Resort, and other facilities like a 9-hole putting golf course, a town center, a convenience store, member-only resort hotels, a dog run, and seasonal dining.
The area is part of the stunning Tateshina and Yatsugatake highlands in Nagano Prefecture, renowned for its cool summers, pristine nature, and outdoor activities. An interesting regional fact is that Lake Tateshina, a crater lake nearby, is considered one of Japan's clearest lakes, with visibility reaching up to 15 meters deep. The closest major landmark is the majestic Yatsugatake mountain range, a popular destination for hiking, climbing, and enjoying panoramic alpine vistas.
