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Attractive Tuscan village house just 20 minutes from Lucca with olive grove to rear of property. This property has been completely renovated and is being sold with all the furniture and fittings.
This carefully renovated property is being sold fully furnished and offers a perfect turn-key operation.
The house has new chestnut windows with internal shutters and external persian shutters on the ground floor. Insulated roof. Internet and telephone line available.
The village has a bar and general store, just 2 minutes walk from property.
The property is on three floors:
Ground floor:
Living room with very attractive large fireplace and fully equipped kitchen: dishwasher, hob & oven, fridge-freezer, one and half sink, microwave, plenty of cupboard space and granite work surfaces.
Staircase to 1st floor.
First floor:
Spacious landing with stairs up to top floor.
Double bedroom with window overlooking the olive grove and the surrounding countryside
Large bathroom with hydro-massage bath, separate shower cubicle, washbasin with built-in cupboard, bidet and toilet. Washing machine. Charming stained glass window in the bathroom.
Second floor:
Open area which currently has guest bed, window overlooking the valley as well as skylight. Built-in wardrobes, boiler is in one of the cupboards.
Double bedroom
Outside space:
Patio area near the house, with original pizza oven.
5,000sqm of land with 45 olive trees and approximately 60 vines.
Space to install a pool near the house, after obtaining the relevant permissions.
Outbuildings:
There is a barn on two floors, total of approx. 160 sqm, which needs to be completely renovated. The barn is being sold separately for Euro 50,000.
It offers the opportunity of being converted into a garage and additional accommodation or two self-contained apartments.
Advantages:
Extremely attractive property which needs no renovation work and is being sold fully furnished, at only 20 minutes from Lucca.
Weaknesses:
Communal car parking at approx. 200 m from the house.
Although if the barn was also purchased and renovated as a garage, this would offer car parking, with access to the main house through the garden (approx 60m).
Distances:
3 km Valdottavo
18 km Bagni di Lucca (thermal spa)
20 km Lucca
35 km Viareggio (beach)
44 km Pisa airport
55 km Abetone (skiing)
87 km Florence
Please note that any utility services, heating system or appliances have not been tested and no warranty can be given or implied as to their working order
Additional costs
1) Agency charges amount to a minimum of € 1,500, otherwise up to 3% of purchase price (see our SERVICES page for a full description of the assistance we provide)
2) Investigation of existing ownership and boundaries of a property, normally carried out by a geometra, generally costs from € 750 plus, as a rule, 1% of the purchase price
3) Notary fees are based on the declared value for tax purposes. There is no published tariff but experience points to about 3% on lower value properties, perhaps 2% on higher value
Please note that all professional fees are subject to IVA (Italian purchase tax) at 20%
4) Land registry + Government taxes:
a) 1st home, Italian resident: € 336 + 3% of declared value
b) 2nd home, or non-resident: 10% of declared value
c) agricultural land: 18% of declared value
Declared values are determined by the notary at the time of the ‘rogito’ (final contract). Villatua recommends all prospective purchasers to seek advice on likely tax obligations, as individual circumstances may alter the amount significantly
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