Distinctive Brown Exterior and Green Triangular Roof Villa in Scholars Village Phase 1
This unique villa, located in the Scholars Village Phase 1 resort area of Nagawa Town, Nagano Prefecture, offers a distinctive character defined by its brown exterior walls and green triangular roof. Situated at an elevation of approximately 800 meters, the property is positioned on a hilltop, providing excellent views and a sense of openness. The 555 square meter plot (approximately 167 tsubo) includes a designated car parking space and benefits from a flat road on the building's entrance side, facilitating easy access and moving of large items.
The two-story wooden structure, built in 1973 (Showa 48), features a 2DK layout plus a storage room, totaling 54.53 square meters of floor space. While the building's age is noted, it has been relatively well-maintained. Recent and planned updates include the replacement of the water heater and freeze protection tape scheduled for 2025, alongside past improvements such as roof re-shingling and DIY exterior work. The property includes a deck and offers pleasant views from the second floor, ideal for enjoying a nature-filled villa lifestyle.
According to the agent's detailed notes, the property's essential utilities and facilities are as follows: Electricity is supplied by Chubu Electric Power, water by the town's municipal water system, miscellaneous wastewater is handled by an infiltration pit (natural percolation), sewage utilizes a simple flush system (requiring periodic pumping), and gas is supplied by individual propane tanks.
The area is conveniently located, with the Chuo Jukan Expressway's "Sakuminami IC" approximately 25 minutes by car and the Nagano Expressway's "Okaya IC" about 50 minutes away. Within a 10-minute drive, residents have access to the town hall, hot spring facilities, supermarkets, convenience stores, home centers, and a general hospital. The town actively supports the resort area with services like an on-demand bus system with smartphone booking and school shuttle micro-buses, making it an accessible and well-managed location even for those new to countryside living.
