Renovated Family Home with Scenic Views in Okaya, Nagano
This charming two-story house in Okaya City, Nagano Prefecture, offers a comfortable 3LDK layout on a generous plot of land. The property is currently undergoing a comprehensive renovation scheduled for completion in April 2026, ensuring a move-in ready condition with modern amenities. The renovation scope is extensive and includes standard termite control, cleaning, lock replacement, leak inspection, and equipment checks. Externally, the roof and exterior walls will be repainted. Key interior upgrades feature a new system kitchen, a replacement unit bath, a new toilet, and a new vanity. The layout will be modified, with the entrance door, some interior doors, flooring, shoe box, and wallpaper all being replaced. Additional equipment upgrades include a new water heater, intercom installation, fire alarm installation, and new lighting fixtures.
The property boasts numerous attractive features. It is eligible for housing loan tax reduction under certain conditions. The location provides beautiful views of mountains and lakes, with good sunlight and ventilation. It is situated in a quiet, green residential area with low traffic. The floor plan allows for two-sided natural light in all rooms. The house includes Japanese-style rooms, a garden, and space for a home vegetable garden. It faces southeast with a south-facing garden, and the bathroom has a window. There is no building directly in front, ensuring an open feel. The closest elementary school is within a 10-minute walk.
The area around Okaya is part of the scenic Suwa region in Nagano. An interesting local fact is that Lake Suwa, one of Japan's largest and highest-altitude lakes, is famous for a unique natural phenomenon called "Omiwatari," where the ice cracks with a loud noise, creating ridges that resemble a mythical crossing. The closest major tourist attraction is the historic Suwa Taisha, one of Japan's oldest and most important Shinto shrine complexes, located a short drive away in the neighboring town of Suwa.
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