Stylish Black-Toned Wooden House in Karuizawa's Mikasa Villa Area
This stylish black-toned wooden detached house, built in June 2013, is located in the prestigious Mikasa villa area of Karuizawa. The property features a 1LDK layout with a free space, tatami space, and attic storage. The living-dining-kitchen (LDK) area boasts a wide opening of approximately 6.3 meters on the balcony side, filling the space with abundant natural light. The agent recommends opening the windows to enjoy the refreshing breeze and natural scent blowing through the trees.
The property's facilities and equipment are detailed as follows: Electricity is supplied by Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. The property uses LP gas on an individual system for gas, and public waterworks for the water supply. Hot water is provided by a gas water heater. Wastewater and sewage are handled by an individual septic tank (jokaso). For heating and cooling, the house is equipped with two air conditioners (in the living room and Western-style room), a wood-burning stove in the living room, a heat storage heater in the closet, and underfloor heating. Parking is available with one carport and space for three additional cars. A special note indicates the property is located within a sediment disaster warning area (yellow zone).
The property is offered for sale via an intermediary (媒介) and is currently occupied, with the handover date subject to consultation. The monthly running costs for villa use are calculated at 6,510 yen, which includes an annual road maintenance cooperation fee of 55,000 yen (tax included), an annual external light cooperation fee of 22,000 yen (tax included), and an annual Karuizawa Town Villa Association fee of 1,100 yen (tax included). Utility costs are separate. Additional one-time fees include a contract stamp duty of 30,000 yen and an intermediary commission of 3,300,000 yen upon purchase.
Karuzawa, located in Nagano Prefecture, is a world-renowned highland resort town that has been a favorite summer retreat since the Meiji era. An interesting fact is that the area was popularized by Canadian missionary Alexander Croft Shaw, who noted its resemblance to his hometown. The property is approximately a 9-minute drive (about 3.8 km) from the Hokuriku Shinkansen's Karuizawa Station. The closest major landmark is the historic Mikasa Hotel, a former imperial villa and a significant cultural property of Japan.
