Mariposa Shonan: A Modern Apartment in Chigasaki, Kanagawa
This 1LDK apartment in the Mariposa Shonan building offers a comfortable and convenient lifestyle in the coastal city of Chigasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture. Built in March 2011, the property features a modern reinforced concrete (RC) structure with soundproofing through double-layered ceilings, walls, and floors. The 41.00㎡ layout includes a 10-tatami mat living-dining-kitchen area and a 5.4-tatami mat Western-style room, complemented by a 6.00㎡ west-facing balcony.
The apartment is well-equipped with modern amenities. Facilities include propane gas, air conditioning, an elevator, a separate bath and toilet, a bidet toilet seat with a reheating function, a shampoo dresser, an indoor space for a washing machine, a system kitchen with a counter, flooring, a walk-in closet, an auto-lock entrance, a video intercom, a bicycle parking area, and an outdoor motorcycle parking space. Special notes confirm the property allows for two residents, features an exterior tile finish, and benefits from regular security patrols by a building manager.
Important remarks detail the financial conditions: an annual fire insurance premium of 13,000 yen; a parking space requiring a key money deposit of 2.2 months' rent and an introduction fee of 1.1 months' rent under an off-site Park Direct agreement; bicycle parking is free monthly with no assigned space, while motorcycle parking costs 1,100 yen per month. For corporate tenants, the deposit is 2 months (with 1 month non-refundable) and key money is 2 months, but they are ineligible for the guarantee company. Move-out cleaning is free and covered by the landlord. High-speed internet up to 1Gbps is provided free of charge via LAN wiring, with WiFi installation possible. The property was designed, built, and is managed by Heisei Construction. Contract terms include prorated cancellation fees, a one-month penalty for contracts terminated within the first year, and a strict no-smoking policy. The renewal fee is one month of the new rent.
The Chigasaki area is renowned for its long, sandy beaches and is a popular destination for surfers and sun-seekers. An interesting local fact is that Chigasaki is famously associated with the late musician Kyu Sakamoto and is considered a part of the Shonan region, a cultural hub known for its relaxed, beach-oriented lifestyle. The closest major landmark is the iconic Enoshima Island, a small offshore island connected to the mainland by a bridge, featuring shrines, a botanical garden, and panoramic views of Mount Fuji.
