Spacious 4LDK Vacation Home in Convenient Karuizawa Location
This detached vacation home in the Nakakaruizawa Minami area of Karuizawa Town offers a comfortable 4LDK layout within a highly convenient neighborhood. The property is situated approximately an 8-minute walk (about 600 meters) from the Super Tsuruya supermarket and a mere 3-minute walk (about 210 meters) from a drugstore, ensuring daily necessities are easily accessible. The location is also highly appealing for leisure, being only about a 7-minute walk (approximately 550 meters) from Karuizawa Common Grounds, a popular complex housing seven shops including restaurants, specialty stores, and select boutiques.
According to the agent's notes, the property's equipment includes electricity provided by Chubu Electric Power Co. A special note indicates that the handover is scheduled for two months or more after the initial deposit contract is signed.
The house itself is a two-story wooden structure with tile roofing, built in January 2013. It offers a total floor area of 121.82 sqm (36.85 tsubo) with a first floor of 64.22 sqm and a second floor of 57.60 sqm, set on a generous 309.18 sqm (93.52 tsubo) plot of land. The home is all-electric, with no gas line, utilizing an electric water heater for hot water and an individual purification tank for sewage. Parking is available for two vehicles.
For vacation use, the estimated monthly running cost for management fees is 1,917 yen, which breaks down to an annual fee of 23,000 yen (tax included). Other costs to consider include a contract stamp duty of 30,000 yen and an agency commission of 2,541,000 yen at the time of purchase. It is important to note that the property is not open for unscheduled viewings; appointments must be arranged in advance with the agent.
The wider Karuizawa area is a premier mountain resort destination, famous for its cool summer climate, beautiful natural scenery, and upscale shopping outlets. An interesting historical fact is that Karuizawa became a popular summer retreat for foreign diplomats and the Japanese elite in the late 19th century after being discovered by a Canadian missionary. The area is also home to the iconic Kumano Shrine, a serene Shinto site nestled in the forest, known for its picturesque stone staircase and tranquil atmosphere.
