Villa with Panoramic Views and Private Hot Spring in Atami
This spacious 3LDK detached villa is situated on the elevated Hachi Araku plateau north of Atami Station, offering sweeping views of Sagami Bay and the famous Atami Sea Fireworks. Built in July 1989, this wooden two-story home features a generous total floor area of 211.91 sqm (approximately 64.1 tsubo) on a substantial land plot of 1,038.93 sqm (approximately 314.27 tsubo). The property's design emphasizes openness and brightness, with two or more openings in each room and a south-facing frontage ensuring excellent natural light and ventilation.
A key feature is the private hot spring supply already connected to the house, allowing for in-home bathing. The villa also includes a fireplace and a sauna, making it a perfect year-round retreat. The interior is highlighted by an entrance hall with a vaulted ceiling and a spiral staircase, leading to a large approximately 23.5-tatami mat living room with a fireplace.
Essential property details from the agent notes include: Equipment/Facilities: Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO). Special Notes/Remarks: Surcharge: 726 yen per cubic meter/month (tax included). For suspension of hot spring use: 2,860 yen/month (tax included). The property is subject to monthly running costs, including a hot spring usage fee of 11,660 yen (tax included). Additional one-time costs include a contract stamp duty of 60,000 yen and an agency commission of 3,960,000 yen upon purchase. A separate hot spring rights fee of 880,000 yen is also required.
The Atami area is one of Japan's most famous hot spring resorts, with a history dating back over a millennium. A fascinating local fact is that its onsen waters were said to have been discovered by a wounded white heron that healed itself in a thermal spring, a story celebrated in local folklore. The closest major landmark is the iconic Atami Castle, a postwar reconstruction that offers spectacular 360-degree views of the city and the bay, serving as a popular tourist attraction and museum.
