Description:

Apartment in centre of Lucca, close to all the shops and restaurants - superb location!
This second floor apartment, which is in a traditional 1700s Lucchese 'palazzo', is located in the very historical centre of Lucca with beautiful views - including the Guinigi tower!
The apartment is bright and airy and has been renovated to a very high standard with all modern comforts.
Spacious sitting room with red birch wood floor
Well equipped kitchen with dining area; with waste disposal system and centralized vacuum system
Small study room
Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom
Second double bedroom with french door out onto a small balcony
Family bathroom with shower
3rd bathroom with shower
Advantages
Prestigeous apartment in a fantastic location
Weaknesses
Balcony has just enough space for a couple of chairs to enjoy a glass of prosecco!
Distances
20 km Viareggio (beach)
27 km Bagni di Lucca (thermal spa)
42 km Pisa airport
65 km Abetone (skiing)
75 km Florence

Apartment for sale in Tuscany: apartment for sale in Lucca
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 + 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