Description:

Charming detached Tuscan property located in a tranquil setting above Bagni di Lucca.On the edge of a village, which has a bar and a 2 minute drive to a good restaurant.This detached property was built in the 1890s and has many original features such as frescoed ceilings and walls, marble fireplace in sitting room and cotto floors throughout.The house is on four levels:Semi basement:Two cellar roomsGround floor:Main door direct into sitting room. Marble fireplace and frescoed walls and ceilingDining room with frescoed ceilingKitchen with large fireplaceLaundry / boiler room also with external access'Pietra serena' steps to the first floorFirst floor:Double bedroom with two windows and frescoed ceilingDouble bedroom and walk through to third double bedroomAnti-bathroom with washbasinLarge family bathroom with bath, separate shower, wash basin with marble top, bidet and toiletSmall second bathroom with small basin, shower and toiletWood stairs up to atticAttic:Big attic room with three floor level windowsSecond smaller attic room with one floor level windowOutbuildings:Pizza ovenOutside space:Garden with many types of fruit trees: figs, plums, walnut, sweet chestnut, hazelnut, persimmon, apple, cherry, several vines and 10 olive trees.There is a well in the garden.Paved terrace to the side of the house, next to the pizza ovenThere is a ruin in the top part of the land.Advantages:Very original, plenty of original features!Weaknesses:Some reconfiguration on the first floor would be advisableDistances:8 km Bagni di Lucca (thermal spa)32 km Lucca45 km Abetone (skiing)60 km Viareggio (beach)67 km Pisa airport103 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 vendorAdditional costs1 Agency charges amount to a minimum of € 1,500 + IVA , otherwise up to 3% + IVA 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% - 1.5% of the purchase price3 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 valuePlease 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 value b) 2nd home, or non-resident: 9% of declared value c) agricultural land: 18% of declared valueDeclared values are determined by the notary at the time of the atto notarile (final contract). Villatua recommends all prospective purchasers to seek advice on likely tax obligations, as individual circumstances may alter the amount significantly.Property Tuscany for sale: Detached Tuscan property near Bagni di Lucca