Highland Serenity in Nabari: A Spacious 5LDK Home with Expansive Deck and Panoramic Views
This charming two-story wooden house, built in December 1996, offers a peaceful retreat on a quiet hillside in Nabari City, Mie Prefecture. The property's defining feature is its elevated location, providing open, panoramic views of lush mountains and rice fields while ensuring privacy, as it is less visible from the road below. This allows for an open, airy lifestyle with windows left wide to welcome the breeze.
The home is designed for comfort and efficiency. It is an all-electric property featuring an IH cooktop, which reduces fire risk, simplifies cleaning, and prevents excessive heat in the kitchen during summer. The layout is a spacious 5LDK, with a total floor area of 99.36 sqm. Key features include a bright kitchen with a window for natural ventilation, a living room with two-sided lighting, and a bathroom with a window to prevent moisture and mold buildup. The washbasin, changing area, and bathroom are consolidated for efficient movement. The interior boasts wood-grain flooring for a calm aesthetic and easy cleaning, and a wood-grain staircase bathed in natural light. One Western-style room features tall built-in storage to maximize floor space, and a large walk-in closet is installed for ample storage. A Japanese-style room with two-sided lighting and shoji screens offers a serene space that could serve as a study or hobby room.
Outdoor living is a major highlight. A large, open wooden deck with a fence provides an excellent space for relaxation, chores, or multi-purpose use. Part of this deck is covered with a roof, creating a sheltered area for storing cleaning tools. A separate wooden deck near the service entrance is handy for outdoor work, and a roofed pathway allows for dry movement between areas even on rainy days. Beneath the elevated wooden deck is a covered parking space for two standard cars. Additional equipment includes a TV monitor doorphone, floor heating, a washlet toilet seat, a shower-equipped vanity, a bath reheating function, a bathroom dryer, and a purification tank. The property also has a well and an indoor space for a washing machine, which helps prolong the appliance's lifespan.
The area around Nabari offers a blend of rural calm and accessibility. An interesting local fact is that the nearby Akame area is famous for the Akame 48 Waterfalls, a scenic series of cascades that have been a training ground for ninja for centuries. The closest major tourist attraction is this very Akame 48 Waterfalls area, a beautiful natural park perfect for hiking and enjoying the region's famed greenery, located just a short distance from Akameguchi Station.
