Suimeisō: A Pine-Clad Retreat in Atami with Award-Winning Design
The agent's notes provide essential details about the property's facilities and features. The equipment includes electricity supplied by Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO). A special note confirms the availability of a bicycle parking area: approximately 20 indoor spaces are provided free of charge. Furthermore, the property is pet-friendly with restrictions (up to two pets, with prior approval required for medium/large breeds). Each unit comes with two free indoor parking spaces. It is important to note that the property is located within a sediment disaster alert zone (Yellow Zone) and a sediment disaster special alert zone (Red Zone). A major renovation of the building's facilities was completed in December 2019.
The living-dining area, approximately 37.9 tatami mats in size, benefits from openings on both the north and south sides, ensuring excellent brightness and ventilation. The unit includes a 30.31 square meter balcony that offers views of a bamboo grove. With only 20 units in the entire building, privacy is a key feature. Monthly running costs include a management fee of 22,000 yen and a repair reserve fund of 11,000 yen, totaling 33,000 yen per month. The condominium itself is a point of pride, having received the Good Design Award in 2004.
The Atami and Yugawara area is a renowned resort destination on the Izu Peninsula, famous for its therapeutic hot springs and stunning coastal scenery. An interesting local fact is that Atami's name literally means "hot ocean," derived from the natural hot springs that flow into the sea. The area is also home to the Atami Plum Garden, which features over 60 varieties of plum trees and is a spectacular sight during the late winter bloom. The closest major landmark is the historic Atami Castle, a postwar reconstruction that offers panoramic views of Sagami Bay and serves as a popular museum and observation point.
