Renovated 3LDK Vacation Home in Karuizawa's Izumigaoka Villa Area
This property is a fully renovated 3LDK detached vacation home located in the sought-after Izumigaoka villa district of Karuizawa. The property underwent comprehensive renovation work in April 2022, ensuring modern comfort and quality. The management office is conveniently located just a 4-minute walk (approximately 290 meters) away. The property is also situated within a short 10-minute drive (about 4.1 km) from the famous Hoshino Onsen "Tonbo no Yu" hot spring facility.
According to the agent's notes, the property's equipment includes electricity supplied by Chubu Electric Power Company. Critical special notes regarding water supply fees have been provided. There is a one-time water supply burden fee of 770,000 yen (tax included). Additionally, separate fees apply for turning the water supply on and off: from November 1st to around April 15th of the following year, the fee is 19,800 yen (tax included). During the New Year holidays (with requests not accepted on January 1st), the fee is 22,000 yen (tax included).
The property is built on a generous 607.00 sqm plot and features a total floor area of 106.82 sqm across two stories. The structure is a wooden two-story building with a zinc-galvanized steel plate roof, built in May 2003. Facilities include a dedicated car parking space for one vehicle. Utilities are provided via LP gas individual system, a private water supply, an oil-fired water heater, and an individual septic tank for drainage. It is important to note the property is located within a sediment disaster alert zone (Yellow Zone) and a sediment disaster special alert zone (Red Zone).
The area of Karuizawa is a premier mountain resort, famous as a summer retreat since the late 19th century. An interesting historical fact is that Karuizawa was popularized by Canadian missionary Alexander Croft Shaw, who compared its climate to his homeland. The region is a gateway to outdoor activities and is close to major landmarks like the active volcano Mount Asama, a prominent and historically significant peak in the region.