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Detached property which needs updating, about 20 minutes from Barga and Bagni di Lucca,Property is currently two self-contained units - but could easily be re-connected to make one good-size house.The property is habitable but it needs updating: kitchen and bathroom need to be re-done, central heating installed, electrics re-done and general updating works.The house is on three floors:Semi basement:Cellar room with exposed chestnut beamsUnit A:Ground floor:Sitting roomEat-in kitchen, with south-facing window overlooking the river, exposed beams.Further kitchen area, with extra kitchen unitsBathroom with shower, basin, bidet and toiletSteep wooden stairs to 1st floorFirst floor:Double bedroomLanding with french door out onto terraceUnit B:Ground floor:Entrance hall with wooden stairs with marble treadsLarge kitchen (6 x 4m) with fireplace (currently boarded up)Small storage roomFirst floor:Large double bedroom (6 x 4m), with arched window overlooking the land and river. This room has the original cotto tiles underneath the lino covering.Small single bedroomBathroom with shower, basin, bidet and toiletOutbuildings:Two outside storage areasOutside space:Small piece of land with parking spaceTerrace from 1st floor of Unit A - measuring approx. 9 x 3mPatio area near houseAdvantages:Potential for rental businessWeaknesses:House is by the road - but it is only a secondary road with little trafficDistances:4 kms - nearest shops8 kms - Fornoli (nearest town)10 kms - Bagni di Lucca (thermal spa)28 kms - Lucca 48 kms - Viareggio (beach)50 kms - Abetone (skiing)55 kms - Pisa airportPlease 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, 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 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) 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 valueDeclared 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 significantlyProperty for sale in Tuscany: Tuscan property for sale