Compact and Charming Scholar Village Phase 1 Vacation Home in Nagano
This delightful vacation home, located in the Scholar Village (Gakusha Mura) Phase 1 resort area of Nagawa Town, Nagano Prefecture, offers a compact and charming retreat. Built in 1992, this two-story wooden house provides a total floor area of 47.10 square meters, featuring a DK (dining kitchen) layout with a spacious loft area on the second floor that can serve as a bedroom. The property is situated on a generous 915-square-meter northwest corner plot, with a separate southern section kept as open space, and includes dedicated parking.
The home's design maximizes its hillside location, offering a sense of elevation and connection to nature. From the entrance, you proceed into the combined living, dining, and kitchen area. A large, bench-equipped deck provides a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the surrounding natural scenery. The property also includes a basement storage room, ideal for outdoor equipment. The agent's notes highlight the property's essential facilities: Water is supplied by the town's public water system; sewage is handled by a simple flush toilet (pit latrine type); gas is supplied by individual propane tanks; and electricity is provided by Chubu Electric Power.
Owning this vacation home comes with annual maintenance costs, including a management fee of 39,600 yen, a fixed annual water charge of 25,872 yen for vacation use, an estimated property tax of 8,900 yen, an annual land lease fee of 32,025 yen (35 yen per square meter), and an estimated resident tax of 5,500 yen. A one-time registration fee for the land leasehold right is approximately 70,000 yen.
The Scholar Village resort area is conveniently located roughly in the center of Nagano Prefecture, offering good accessibility. It is about a 25-minute drive from the Saku-Minami Interchange on the Chuo Jukan Expressway and about a 50-minute drive from the Okaya Interchange on the Nagano Expressway. Daily necessities and services, including the town hall, hot spring facilities, supermarkets, convenience stores, home centers, and a general hospital, are all within a 10-minute drive. The town actively supports the resort area with services like an on-demand bus reservation system and school shuttle micro-buses, making it an appealing and convenient option for those considering a countryside lifestyle or a vacation home.
The surrounding area of Nagawa Town and the broader Nagano region is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and outdoor recreation. An interesting local fact is that the town is part of the "Yatsugatake-Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park," known for its volcanic peaks and highland scenery. The closest major tourist attraction is the majestic Mount Yatsugatake, a famous mountain range popular for hiking, skiing, and enjoying panoramic alpine views throughout the seasons.
