Opis:

Elegant apartment in historical 'palazzo' in the very heart of Lucca, near the Guinigi Tower. Apartment was renovated two years ago, with attention to preserving the wonderful original frescoes in the main sitting room and dining room.There is a self contained apartment on the ground floor.Cotto in the main sitting room and kitchen, wood parquet in the other rooms.This property is on two levels:Ground floor:Entrance hallLiving / kitchen with french door into internal courtyardDouble bedroomBathroomMezzanine floor:StudyFirst floor:Very large sitting room with magnificent frescoes and french doors to spacious terrace.Dining room with fireplace and frescoesKitchenThree bedroomsTwo bathroomsStorage roomOutside space:Wonderful large terrace of 50 sqm accessed from the main sitting room on the 1st floor. Perfect space for outside entertainment and relaxation.Internal courtyard of 38 sqmCar parking spaceAdvantages:Ready to move intoWeaknesses:Courtyard is quite smallDistances:20 km Viareggio (beach)27 km Bagni di Lucca (thermal spa)42 km Pisa airport65 km Abetone (skiing)75 km FlorencePlease 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: Vendor to adviseAdditional costsLuxury homes, as defined by Italian property law, do not qualify for the concessionary rate of tax (currently 2%) available to residents, or to those intending to establish residence within a year, buying their first house.In these cases tax + registry charges on residential property will total 9% of the ‘valore catastale’. These are calculated by the notary according to a number of assessment criteria which often results in a figure considerably below the purchase price.Agricultural land is currently subject to tax at 18% of its ‘valore catastale’.Agency fees are normally 3% of the purchase price, + IVAIf an architect or geometra is employed, charges are generally calculated on a time-related basis. It is advisable to obtain quotes for any major works or renovation projects.Property Tuscany for sale: Luxury apartment for sale in Lucca