Description:

Tuscan property located in the hills above Massarosa, just 10 minutes drive from Viareggio and 20 minutes from Lucca.
The house is on three floors:
Semi-basement
Large kitchen
Spacious bedroom with en suite bathroom
The semi-basement could be extended by up to another 30 sqm, after having obtained the relevant permissions.
Ground floor
Sitting room
Living room with kitchenette
Small bedroom
Bathroom
There is also a large sunny terrace overlooking the valley.
First floor
Spacious bedroom, which has five windows, therefore it is possible to divide this room into two smaller bedrooms, if so required
Outbuildings
There is a charming veranda, ideal for \"al fresco\" dining which has a pizza oven
Laundry
The house has 3,000 sqm of land: partly garden and the rest is an olive grove
There is plenty of space to build a swimming pool, after having obtained the necessary building permissions.
The private access road is in good condition
Advantages
Great location, close to the sea and both Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi
Weaknesses
Small kitchen
Distances
6.5 km Viareggio (beach and yacht harbour)
18 km Forte dei Marmi (beach)
24 km Lucca
29 km Pisa airport
43 km Bagni di Lucca (thermal spa)
80 km Abetone (skiing)
94 km Florence
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.
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 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). Villaman recommends all prospective purchasers to seek advice on likely tax obligations, as individual circumstances may alter the amount significantly.

Property in Tuscany: Property for sale near Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi