Description:

Spacious apartment in the historical centre of Lucca, in a well maintained palazzo.
The apartment is on the 3rd floor:
Good size sitting room
Dining room
Study
Kitchen
Walk-in larder
Master bedroom with ensuite which has toilet and basin
Two double bedrooms
Good size single bedroom
Bathroom
Two storage rooms
Laundry - which used to be the terrace
Large cellar room, on ground floor.
Outside space:
The original terrace is currently the laundry - but could be re-converted back as a terrace for outside meals.

Advantages:
Really spacious apartment - 220 sqm - right in heart of Lucca!
Weaknesses:
Needs some updating
Distances:
Walking distance of all amenities
26 km Pisa airport
27 km Bagni di Lucca (thermal spa)
20 km Viareggio (beach)
64 km Abetone (skiing)
76 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 21%
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 centre of Lucca