Property Overview: Nakazawa Village Villa V in Kusatsu, Gunma
This is a 1K resort condominium unit located on the third floor of a 13-story building in the popular hot spring town of Kusatsu, Gunma Prefecture. The property offers a compact living space of 27.36 square meters with a 4.50 square meter balcony, facing east for morning sunlight. Built in August 1984, the building was constructed by Kajima Corporation and features a steel and reinforced concrete (SRC) structure. The total floor area of the unit is 27.36 square meters.
The property includes a hot water supply system using town-managed warm water, an electric stove, and an FF-type gas heater for heating. There is no air conditioning, and installation of an air conditioner is not permitted. Gas service requires a separate contract, with a base fee of 990 yen per month, though the total gas charge varies based on usage. The unit has a balcony space but no dedicated parking space; however, the building offers 30 outdoor parking spaces free of charge.
Residents have access to a large communal hot spring bath (onsen) with natural flowing spring water, available 24 hours a day except during cleaning hours from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Viewing of the large bath is generally only permitted during this cleaning period. Additional amenities include a family bath (private bookable bath) available from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM, an athletic room with table tennis (table tennis balls available for 200 yen), and a coin laundry with washing machines and dryers. There is no sauna, pool, restaurant, tennis court, or dedicated guest room for owners. A shuttle bus service is available during the day for residents to travel between the Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal and Kusatsu International Ski Resort free of charge.
Monthly maintenance fees include a management fee of 9,500 yen and a reserve fund for repairs of 6,080 yen, totaling 15,580 yen. Additionally, there is a monthly charge of 4,500 yen for water, sewer, hot water, and hot spring usage. The property is connected to municipal water and public sewer, with electricity provided by Tokyo Electric Power Company and propane gas. There is no internet connection in the unit, though Wi-Fi is available in the first-floor lobby. The building has an auto-lock system operating 24 hours a year, and a building manager is on duty daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. A large-scale repair was completed in November 2014. Pets are not allowed. The property is located in the Second Category Residential Zone, with a land ownership type of freehold.
