European-Style Mountain Retreat with Wood Stove in Nagano's Highland Resort
Nestled within the serene "Fureai no Sato" area of Kita-Shirakaba Highlands, this charming European-style house offers a unique mountain living experience at an elevation of 1,353 meters. The property is situated in a quiet corner surrounded by birch and larch trees, part of a special zone developed by the Forestry Agency to encourage residents to participate in forest management and enjoy a life immersed in rich nature.
The house features a stylish interior with a wood-burning stove in the double-height living room, creating a cozy and fashionable atmosphere. The entire interior is in clean condition, bathed in pleasant, dappled sunlight. With a total floor area of 124.43 sqm (37.63 tsubo), the layout includes 101.54 sqm on the first floor and 22.89 sqm on the second floor. The property sits on a 1,285 sqm (388.71 tsubo) forested, sloping plot. Key equipment includes electricity, public water supply, a combined septic tank, and parking. Special notes indicate an annual leasehold fee of 61,000 yen and an annual resort area management fee of 84,150 yen. It is also noted that a 13.22 sqm extension (the bathroom section) is unregistered.
The location in Nagawa Town, Nagano Prefecture, provides access to outdoor activities, being near the Blanch Takayama Ski Resort and the historic obsidian source site with large-scale ruins in the Omono Takayama area. The area is part of the "Yatsugatake-Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park," a vast highland region famous for its volcanic peaks, hiking trails, and stunning autumn colors. For a major tourist attraction, the majestic Mount Yatsugatake, a beloved mountain range for climbers and nature enthusiasts, dominates the skyline and is easily accessible for day trips.
