Description:

Truly superb example of traditional Tuscan style, a holiday home with modern conveniences derived from the careful restoration of a former farm building This house, also for sale in conjuction with the adjacent Tuscan farmhouse (GNT 0975), has been beautifully renovated with close attention to the building traditions of the area.The property is on two floors, with three double bedrooms on the first floor and a 4th bedroom/study on the ground floor. The house has a delightful inside-outside feel, with the full length windows in most of the bedrooms and easy access to the outside patio areas from the living areas.Ground floor/semi basement:Spacious sitting/dining room with fireplaceFully equipped kitchen with door out into gardenStudy/4th bedroom with door out into gardenCloakroom with toilet and basinFirst floor/ground floor :Master bedroom with full length window overlooking the valley. Ensuite bathroom (shower, basin, bidet and toilet)Double bedroom with full length window overlooking the valley Third double bedroom with full length window overlooking the valleyFamily bathroom with bath, basin, bidet and toiletDoor out onto rear patio area with above ground circular poolOutside space:Delightful paved rear patio, with above ground pool (5 m. diameter, depth 1.3m). Land above the rear patio area.Bbq area for al fresco dining, further sun bathing patio to the side.Lawn and garden to the front, overlooking the valleyStone steps down to the car parking areaAdvantagesExcellent holiday & rental house - with good rental historyFurniture available, by negotiation, for a turn-key operationWeaknessesPerhaps the only weakness is the shared access road and that the land at the rear is steepDistances:19 km Bagni di Lucca (thermal spa)23 km Lucca30 km Viareggio (beach)46 km Pisa airport56 km Abetone (skiing)91 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: G 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) 4) Land registry + Government taxes:a) 1st home, Italian resident: € 336 + 2% of declared valueb) 2nd home, or non-resident: 9% of declared valuec) 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 Barn with pool for sale in Tuscany: Renovated barn with pool near Lucca