Resort Condominium in Historic Shiobara Hot Springs
This property is a 1LDK condominium for sale located in the renowned Shiobara Onsen area of Nasushiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture. The building, named "CI Villa Nasushiobara II Lambda," is a resort condominium situated in a hot spring town with a history of over 1200 years. The unit itself is on the 1st floor of a 7-story reinforced concrete (SRC) building constructed in June 1995.
The apartment features a total floor area of 40.5 sqm (approximately 12.25 tsubo) with a 3.6 sqm balcony facing north. The layout includes a living room of about 11 tatami mats, a separate 6-tatami mat Japanese-style room, a kitchen, an entrance, a toilet, and a bathroom. While the private bathroom is compact, residents have full access to the building's extensive communal hot spring facilities on the first floor, which include a large public bath, an open-air bath, a sauna, and a pool. The unit is equipped with a heated toilet seat, ample storage space, and is all-electric. The building features two or more elevators and a spacious, comfortable lobby.
Special notes indicate that the hot spring water is already piped into the building, is for communal use, and is reheated. The property is listed as vacant. Regarding pets, small dogs may be allowed upon consultation. The monthly running costs include a management fee of 19,940 yen and a repair reserve fund of 8,100 yen. Parking is available. The transaction type is exclusive agency.
The Shiobara Onsen area is one of Japan's oldest hot spring resorts, nestled in a scenic valley. An interesting fact is that the area was favored by literary figures like the novelist Toson Shimazaki. The closest major landmark is the Shiobara Onsen resort itself, a famous destination for its therapeutic waters and beautiful autumn foliage, making this property an ideal base for a resort home or investment in a popular tourist region.