White Mansion in Quiet Karuizawa Forest Retreat
This striking white residence, located in the serene Nogawara district of Karuizawa, offers a unique blend of natural tranquility and everyday convenience. The property is a two-storey wooden house with a total floor area of 137.00 square meters, situated on a spacious 658 square meter plot of flat land. Built in October 2012, the home features a 3LDK layout and is finished with painted walls and stone-clad exterior.
The interior is bright and open, with a living room that boasts a wood stove and air conditioning. A large window and a skylight provide ample natural light, creating an airy, open feel. The living room connects to a dining area and an efficient face-to-face kitchen. On the first floor, there is a Western-style room suitable for guests or children, a unit bath, and a toilet. A staircase with a light-capturing window leads to the second floor, which houses a spacious main bedroom complete with its own shower room, washbasin, and toilet. A ceiling fan is installed on the second-floor landing.
The property features a large entrance hall with ample shoe storage. A highlight is the south-facing covered deck, perfect for outdoor dining, and a well-maintained garden with a symbolic tree that provides a green curtain in summer. The property is in use and in good condition, ready for immediate occupancy.
Equipment includes electricity from Chubu Electric Power, oil-fired water heating, public water supply, and a public sewer system for both sewage and wastewater. The property is located in a Category 1 Low-Rise Exclusive Residential Zone with a building coverage ratio of 30% and a floor area ratio of 50%. Annual management fees are 63,000 yen (tax included), and the reference fixed asset tax for fiscal year 2025 is 300,015 yen per year. The site faces a public road to the west with a width of 6 meters and a frontage of 33 meters. Parking is available on the premises. The property is located approximately 500 meters from the Super Delicia supermarket, offering a quiet environment despite its proximity to a national route.
