Wooden Vacation Home with Hot Spring Potential in Nasu's Serene Highlands
This charming wooden vacation home, built in March 1990, is situated within the lush, natural setting of the Nasu Higashiken Uenohara Kogen Shirakaba-dai villa area. The property features a 1LDK layout plus a free space, offering a comfortable retreat with one Japanese-style tatami room complete with a traditional sunken kotatsu table for cozy relaxation. The total floor area is 62.10 sqm (18.78 tsubo), spread over two stories.
Essential property details translated from the agent's notes include the following critical information. The Equipment/Facilities are provided by Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO). Special Notes clarify that a portion of the shared site area is designated as water facility land. Additional important remarks detail several one-time and recurring costs: a name registration fee of 60,000 yen (tax-exempt), a water facility maintenance deposit of 300,000 yen (tax-exempt), and optional hot spring rights. If the hot spring is utilized, there is a Hot Spring Right Fee (Onsen Rights Fee) renewed every 10 years, a Hot Spring Maintenance Deposit of 280,000 yen (tax-exempt), and an annual Hot Spring Usage Fee of 77,616 yen (tax-included).
The property is equipped for individual LP gas and has a private purification tank system. It includes one dedicated car parking space. The land size is a generous 567 sqm (171.51 tsubo), with shared portions for private roads and the aforementioned water facility site. The agent highlights that hot spring connection is possible, requiring a separate construction fee and a rights fee of 1,540,000 yen. Monthly running costs for villa use are estimated at 6,649 yen, covering annual management and water usage fees.
The surrounding Nasu area is a renowned highland resort region in Tochigi Prefecture, famous for its fresh air, dairy farms, and outdoor activities. An interesting local fact is that the area is home to the Nasu Imperial Villa, a seasonal residence for the Japanese Imperial Family. The closest major tourist attraction is the thrilling Nasu Highland Park, an extensive amusement and theme park located approximately 2.5 km away, just about a 4-minute drive from the property.
