Katsuura Hilltop Hotel & Residence: A Resort Condominium with Panoramic Ocean Views
This property is a spacious 85.05 m² condominium unit located on the 5th floor of the 14-story Katsuura Hilltop Hotel & Residence. The southwest-facing orientation provides residents with stunning views over Katsuura Bay from the balcony. The layout is configured as 1LDK plus a service room (storage) and an additional storage area, offering flexible living space.
According to the agent's notes, the building's equipment includes electricity provided by Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO). Important remarks indicate the complex has a total of 195 units. For parking, there are 55 spaces within the premises and an additional 88 spaces outside the premises, all available free of charge.
The building itself functions as a hybrid hotel-condominium, with floors 9 through 13 primarily dedicated to hotel (condominium) use. Residents have access to a comprehensive range of resort-style facilities, including a restaurant (operating on a reservation basis from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM), a large hot spring public bath with sauna and jacuzzi (open 7:00-9:30 AM and 4:00-10:00 PM), a 22-meter outdoor pool open during the summer months, and other amenities like a conference room and an owners' lounge. The building is a steel-framed reinforced concrete construction completed in July 1993.
The monthly running costs for this vacation property are 49,590 Yen, which breaks down into a 29,520 Yen management fee and a 20,070 Yen repair reserve fund. The property is all-electric, with hot water supplied by an electric water heater. It is important to note the property is located within a sediment disaster alert zone (yellow zone).
The area surrounding Katsuura in Chiba Prefecture is known for its rugged Pacific coastline and rich fishing culture. An interesting local fact is that Katsuura is famous for its morning market, one of the largest in the Kanto region, where you can find incredibly fresh seafood landed daily by the local fishing fleet. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Katsuura-based Nachi Falls is actually located further south in Wakayama, a notable correction; a major local landmark is the Katsuura Bay itself, a scenic and active fishing port, and the area is also within driving distance of popular destinations like Kamogawa Sea World.
