Log House Retreat in Karuizawa with Detached Garage
This charming log house, situated on a sunny southeast-facing plot in the sought-after Oiwake area of Karuizawa, offers a serene escape surrounded by nature. Built in July 2016, the property stands on a hill, providing a sense of privacy and allowing residents to fully experience the changing seasons. The layout is a functional 1LDK, enhanced by a storage room and a versatile free space, offering excellent utility.
As detailed in the agent's notes, the property includes a separate, unregistered building: a detached garage. The total floor area of this separate structure is 37.21 m² (11.25 tsubo). It is important to note that the area of this unregistered garage building is based on the figures stated in the building confirmation application ledger certificate.
The main house has a total floor area of 119.27 m² (36.07 tsubo), distributed over two floors. The property is all-electric, with power supplied by Chubu Electric Power Co. Heating is provided by a wood-burning stove and an air conditioner in the LDK. Parking is ample, with a garage for two vehicles and additional space for three more cars.
The Karuizawa area is renowned as a premier mountain resort, famous for its cool summers, beautiful autumn foliage, and high-end shopping outlets. An interesting fact is that Karuizawa was one of the first places in Japan to adopt Western-style vacation homes in the late 19th century, popularized by foreign missionaries and later by the Japanese aristocracy. The closest major landmark is the active volcano, Mount Asama, a prominent and iconic feature of the region's landscape visible from many points in the area.
