Karuizawa Log House with Moss Garden and Fireplace
This detached log house is located in the prestigious Kyu-Karuizawa area, offering a serene environment surrounded by seasonal greenery and a beautifully maintained moss garden. The property is a two-storey wooden log home built by HONKA Finland, completed in January 2013. It features a 2LDK layout with a total floor area of 112.00 m² on a large 931 m² plot.
The interior boasts a spacious living room with a high ceiling and a wood-burning stove, providing warmth and comfort even in the coldest months. Floor heating is installed throughout all rooms. The second floor includes a modern Ryukyu tatami area. The property is equipped with electricity from Chubu Electric Power, oil-based hot water heating, public water supply, and a private septic tank for sewage and wastewater. The land is classified as forestland, and the building coverage ratio is 20% with a floor area ratio of 20%. The site is flat and faces a private road to the northwest with a width of 4 meters and a frontage of 30.1 meters. There is parking space on the premises.
The property is currently in use as a vacation home. The annual fixed asset tax (reference for 2025) is 476,900 yen. As the front road is private, consent may be required for passage and excavation. The location offers convenient access: approximately a 7-minute walk to Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza, about a 6-minute walk to St. Paul's Church, and about a 13-minute walk to Hotel Kashima-no-Mori. Karuizawa Station is about 2.7 km away by car. The moss garden, with its seasonal flowers and autumn leaves, provides a picturesque view from the windows.
