Charming Vacation Home in the Sawajiro Lake Resort Area
This unique property is a charming vacation home located in the Sawajiro Lake resort area of Iida City, Nagano Prefecture. The house is a single-story wooden structure built in April 1989, offering a cozy 61.29 sqm (approx. 18.54 tsubo) of living space with a 2LDK layout. It sits on a spacious 794 sqm (approx. 240.18 tsubo) plot of land, providing ample outdoor space and privacy.
Translated agent notes reveal a wealth of features and equipment. The property includes a pellet stove for efficient heating, a carport, a wooden deck, a balcony, a pond, and a well. Inside, you'll find double-glazed windows, high windows, a sauna, and storage sheds. The property is also equipped with a dog run, making it ideal for pet owners. Key amenities include a separate bath and toilet, a shower, a window in the bathroom, a bathroom over 1 tsubo in size, a washstand, a gas kitchen, storage space, an indoor laundry area, flooring, lighting fixtures, propane gas, electricity, tap water, a septic tank, and a water heater with a bidet toilet seat.
Special notes highlight that this property is resort-oriented, located near a river and a lake, with mountains nearby. It is situated in a vacation home area and enjoys good sunlight, excellent views, and good ventilation. Additional remarks state the property is sold in its current condition (as-is) and is located in a "Yellow Zone" (an area requiring caution for natural disasters). The septic tank and well require pump repairs.
The area around Iida City in southern Nagano is known for its stunning natural beauty, nestled in the Tenryu River valley. An interesting local fact is that Iida is famous for its traditional "Tsumagoi" puppet theater, a cultural art form with deep historical roots. The closest major tourist attraction is the scenic Tenryu-Okumikawa Prefectural Natural Park, which offers breathtaking river gorges, hiking trails, and opportunities for outdoor recreation amidst the dramatic landscapes of the Japanese Alps.
