Charming Mountain Retreat in the Scenic Highlands of Nagano
Nestled at an elevation of approximately 1000 meters, this unique property is situated adjacent to the sought-after Bishagahara Kogen (Bishagahara Highlands) villa area in Nagano Prefecture. The location offers a serene escape into nature, with the important note that a car is essential for access and daily life in this beautiful, remote setting.
The property is a detached wooden house built in July 1986, featuring a single-story layout. The total floor area is 142.43 sqm (approximately 43.08 tsubo), with a spacious land area of 818.46 sqm (approx. 247.58 tsubo). The interior layout is a 3SLDK, comprising three 8-tatami Japanese-style rooms, a combined living, dining, and kitchen area of 27 tatami mats, and a 3-tatami service room. The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
Key equipment and features include a toilet with a warm-water bidet seat and reheat function, an automatic bath system, a bathroom over 1 tsubo in size, a washbasin/vanity with a shower attachment, a system kitchen, storage in all rooms, CATV capability, storm shutters (雨戸), shutters, propane gas, a public water supply, and a septic tank system. The property also boasts a wooden deck, a garden, and parking for three or more vehicles. The main source of natural light is from the north-facing side.
The area surrounding this home is part of the stunning Nagano highlands, renowned for its clean air, hiking trails, and panoramic mountain vistas. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Bishagahara Highlands are part of the Yatsugatake-Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park, a vast protected area famous for its volcanic landscapes and alpine flora. The closest major tourist attraction is the iconic Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan's most beautiful original feudal castles, located within a scenic drive from the property.