Charming Akiya in Takashima, Shiga with Lake Biwa Views
This property is a detached house located in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, offering a peaceful lifestyle near the scenic shores of Lake Biwa. Built in March 1993, this two-story wooden structure features a 1LDK layout with a total floor area of 77.84㎡ (approximately 23.54 tsubo) on a generous land plot of 221.64㎡ (approximately 67.04 tsubo). The property is currently vacant and ready for immediate handover.
Key equipment and features include a separate bath and toilet, a washbasin area, storage space, air conditioning, lighting fixtures, and propane gas. The property is connected to electricity and a water supply, though it is important to note that the tap water is unavailable for use during the winter period from mid-December to mid-March.
Special notes from the agent highlight several important details. There is an annual management fee of 30,000 yen payable to the Adogawa Richland Management Association. The use of the property for profit-making purposes is prohibited by the management association. Furthermore, there are no snow removal services for vehicles or other winter maintenance provided during the snowy season. The property is located outside the city planning area with no designated land use zone and has a building-to-land ratio of 70% and a floor area ratio of 200%. Road access is from the southeast side with a width of 5 meters, and there is an 8-meter private road frontage with no setback required.
The surrounding area of Takashima is renowned for its natural beauty, being part of the Biwako Quasi-National Park. An interesting local fact is that Lake Biwa is Japan's largest freshwater lake and is estimated to be over 4 million years old, making it one of the world's oldest lakes. The closest major landmark is the stunning Lake Biwa itself, a premier tourist destination offering boating, fishing, and lakeside cycling routes.