Description:

Attractive apartment with charming terrace for relaxing and outside meals, overlooking the River Lima. Below is a large studio area, currently used as an artist's studio. Walking distance of all amenities.
Great location: near the square in Ponte Serraglio, where there are: two bars, three restaurants, chemist, post office, internet point and bookshop, tobacconist and two art galleries - and not forgetting the Thermal Baths, which are a 10 min walk up the hill. 1.5 km from the public swimming pool and tennis courts at Bagni di Lucca.
The roof and the facade to the apartment block was re-done in 2010
Apartment : 73 sqm
Apartment on ground floor (street side) and first floor (side overlooking the river).
Central heating in both the apartment and studio
- Sitting room (8.5 4 m) with original domed ceiling
- Archway through to eat-in kitchen with french doors onto terrace
- Double bedroom with window overlooking river
- Ensuite bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet
Studio - 75 sqm
Accessed either from cellar corridor or from the communal garden.
Large studio room with window and door to communal garden overlooking the river. Large sink. Feature stone walls and original domed brick ceiling
At rear of studio is a toilet and basin
Outside space:
External terrace- approx 7 sqm - with double doors into kitchen. Metal stairs leading down to shared garden
Laundry and boiler room, accessed from terrace.
Shared garden, overlooking the river

Advantages:
Loads of potential: ready to move into apartment and large studio below, which could be converted into further accommodation

Weaknesses:
Garden is shared
Distances:
60 m to nearest restaurants/bars
1.5 km Bagni di Lucca
24 km Lucca
38 km Abetone (skiing)
47 km Viareggio (beach)
49 km Pisa airport
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.
Energy classification and performance index: requested from vendor
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 + 2% of declared value
b) 2nd home, or non-resident: 9% 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
Property for sale in Tuscany: Apartment for sale in Bagni di Lucca