Charming 1950s Wooden House with Hot Springs Access in Yugawara
This property is a unique single-family home for sale in the scenic town of Yugawara, Kanagawa Prefecture. Built in January 1952, this one-story wooden house offers a 1LDK layout with a total floor area of 46.37 sqm (approx. 14.02 tsubo). The land, with a registered area of 82.64 sqm (approx. 24.99 tsubo), is situated in a flat, commercial zone with no specific urban planning designation, featuring a building-to-land ratio of 80% and a floor area ratio of 400%. The property includes a free-of-charge parking space for two vehicles.
Key equipment and features of the home include a sunken kotatsu (heated table), an indoor space for a washing machine, city gas, and public water and sewer systems. The agent's special notes highlight that the property has good sunlight exposure. A significant feature is the attached garage, constructed with Steel Reinforced Concrete (SRC) and covering 29.75 sqm, though it has a height restriction of 170cm or less. A notable monthly running cost is the hot spring (onsen) usage fee of 60,500 yen.
The property is currently occupied, and the handover timing is negotiable. The transaction is handled under an exclusive intermediary agreement. The location offers access via the Tokaido Main Line, with Yugawara Station approximately a 35-minute walk or a 7-minute bus ride plus a 1-minute walk from the bus stop.
The Yugawara area is renowned for its therapeutic hot springs, a tradition dating back centuries and favored by literary figures. The town offers a peaceful retreat with easy access to both the mountains and Sagami Bay. A major nearby tourist attraction is the stunning Atami Plum Garden, located a short distance away in neighboring Atami City, which features over 1,300 plum trees and offers spectacular seasonal blooms and views.
