Seibu Villa Naeba Building 9: A Resort Condominium in the Heart of Ski Country
This property is a compact 1K apartment located within the Seibu Villa Naeba Building 9, a 16-story steel-reinforced concrete condominium complex in the renowned Naeba ski area of Yuzawa, Niigata. The unit offers a functional living space of 25.92 square meters with a 2.80 square meter balcony, positioned on the 15th floor of the 16-story building, providing a northwest orientation. The building was constructed in October 1983, making it 43 years old, and underwent a major renovation in 2008.
The apartment comes equipped with essential facilities, all of which are electrically powered. These include an electric water heater for hot water supply, an electric cooking stove, and electric heaters (natural convection and warm air types) for heating. Cooling/air conditioning is not currently installed but can be added subject to application and approval.
Monthly fees include a management fee of 9,500 yen and a repair reserve fund of 1,600 yen, totaling 11,100 yen. Additional monthly utilities include a basic water charge of 1,386 yen. Purchasers should note one-time costs at acquisition, including a special reserve fund of 60,000 yen. The property is being sold via an agent with a brokerage commission of 330,000 yen. The sale is for the property in its current resort-use condition, with handover timing and furniture/equipment negotiable.
Building amenities focus on the resort lifestyle, featuring a large communal coin laundry with 10 washers and 8 dryers, and free shared parking for 250 vehicles in front of Building 6. Each unit includes a dedicated ski locker with a key. The front desk at the Building 6 management center operates 24/7 year-round. The property is designated as investment-friendly, though pets are not permitted.
The location is ideal for ski enthusiasts and those seeking a mountain retreat. The property is situated in a region famous for its heavy snowfall, part of the 'Snow Country' (Yukiguni) of Japan. It is just a 14-minute walk from the slopes of the Naeba Ski Resort, a major international destination that was part of the combined Naeba-Kagura area used for the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. The area is also rich in hot springs, with facilities like the "Shukuba no Yu" onsen approximately a 15-minute drive away, perfect for relaxing after a day on the mountain.
