Garden Associate I Building: Spacious 3LDK in Yokohama's Sakaе Ward
This well-maintained apartment, located in the Garden Associate I Building in Yokohama's Sakaе Ward, offers a comfortable 84.38 sqm (approximately 25.52 tsubo) of living space with a functional 3LDK layout. Built in January 2004, the property is situated on the 3rd floor of a 14-story reinforced concrete building, featuring a southeast orientation that welcomes ample natural light.
The apartment boasts several attractive features. The living and dining area, totaling 16.6 tatami mats, is designed with a face-to-face kitchen, perfect for socializing while cooking. All bedrooms are spacious at over 6 tatami mats each, and the layout includes a tranquil Japanese-style room for a relaxed atmosphere. Notable equipment includes underfloor heating in the living-dining area for comfort, a walk-in closet for ample storage, a disposer unit, and an auto-lock security system for peace of mind. A unique feature is the private porch at the entrance, designed with privacy in mind. Residents also benefit from a dedicated trunk room available at no extra cost.
According to the agent's special notes, there are two mandatory monthly fees: an internet usage fee of 1,067 yen and a Club Town Community fee of 500 yen.
The Garden Associate complex itself is a large community of over 1,500 units (189 in this building alone), offering exceptional on-site amenities including a convenience store, a cleaning shop, and an internal medicine clinic. The building features 24-hour manned management and is pet-friendly, subject to specific breeding rules. Its location is highly convenient, just an 8-minute walk (approx. 640m) from JR Ofuna Station, providing access to the Tokaido, Yokosuka, and Negishi lines for easy commutes to central Tokyo and beyond. Daily life is supported by supermarkets and parks within walking distance.
The surrounding Sakaе area offers a blend of residential calm and urban access. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Ofuna Station area is famous for the iconic Kannon statue, a large white figure of the Buddhist goddess of mercy that watches over the city from the hillside. For a major tourist attraction, the historic city of Kamakura, with its famous temples like the Great Buddha (Kotoku-in) and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, is just a short train ride away on the Yokosuka Line.
