Renovated Vacation Home in Popular Minami-Karuizawa Lake Garden Villa Area
This charming property is located in the sought-after Minami-Karuizawa Lake Garden villa district. The home features a wood-burning stove and a playful loft space, adding character and warmth. Currently undergoing renovation, the house boasts a sunny, spacious terrace that is a key highlight. The renovation is scheduled for completion, offering modern comforts within a classic setting.
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Key features include parking for two vehicles, a land size of over 100 tsubo (approx. 330 sqm), mountain views, proximity to a golf course, and its location in a summer resort area. The interior and exterior are being renovated. The house faces south, has a front road over 6 meters wide, a garden over 10 tsubo (approx. 33 sqm), three-sided natural light, and a wood deck. Specific renovation work from late 2024 to mid-2025 includes roof re-shingling, exterior wall work, parking lot development, repairs to the entrance and all rooms, a Western-style room addition, frost protection work, fixture replacement, terrace installation, and full replacement of the bathroom, kitchen, washbasin, and toilet. The septic tank will be replaced, the entrance expanded, flooring fully replaced, and wall/floor insulation and double-glazed windows installed throughout. Please note that part of the plot is within a sediment disaster special warning zone, which may require specific structures like retaining walls for new construction or rebuilding.
The area is renowned as a premier mountain resort, offering a serene escape with crisp air and beautiful natural scenery. An interesting local fact is that Karuizawa became a popular summer retreat for foreigners and the Japanese elite in the late 19th century after being discovered by a Canadian missionary. The closest major landmark is the Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza, a large outlet mall, and the property is also conveniently close to the Karuizawa 72 Golf course.
