Villa in Nasu's Kamigahara Highland Shirokaba-dai
This detached vacation villa is situated in the sought-after Nasu Tōken Kamigahara Highland Shirokaba-dai resort area, offering a serene retreat at an elevation of approximately 648 meters. The property stands on a flat, corner lot facing three roads, featuring a traditional wooden construction with two Japanese-style rooms (washitsu). The layout is a functional 2LDK, providing a comfortable space for relaxation and entertaining.
Critical property details from the agent notes include the following translations. Equipment/Facilities: The electricity provider is Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO). Special Notes/Remarks: The shared site area is for water facility land. Additional Remarks: Name registration transfer fee: 60,000 yen (tax-exempt) / lump sum. Water facility maintenance security deposit: 300,000 yen (tax-exempt) / lump sum. Hot water rights fee (onsen rights fee): Renewed every 10 years / Onsen maintenance security deposit: 280,000 yen (tax-exempt) / Onsen usage fee: 77,616 yen (tax-included, annual). Please note that the onsen (hot spring) connection is optional.
A key feature is the potential for hot spring connection, with an optional rights fee and separate construction costs. The property includes one car parking space and uses LP gas and an individual septic tank system. Monthly running costs for vacation use, including management and water fees, are estimated at 6,328 yen. Additional one-time purchase costs include an agency commission of 330,000 yen and the aforementioned registration and deposit fees.
The Nasu area is a renowned highland resort region in Tochigi Prefecture, famous for its fresh climate, dairy products, and outdoor activities. An interesting local fact is that the Nasu region is part of a vast volcanic plateau, with Mount Nasu being an active volcano complex. The closest major tourist attraction is the popular amusement park Nasu Highland Park, located approximately 2.5 km away, about a 4-minute drive from the villa, offering family-friendly entertainment and seasonal events.
