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Delightful historical Tuscan property for sale with approximately 9 hectares of land - just 15 minutes drive to the Versilian coast. The property is located down a private road with panoramic views of the beautiful surrounding countryside and delightful hill villages. Although the property is secluded and private it is not isolated - there are three restaurants and two bars just 1 km from the property.The origins of the property are from the 10th century, when it was the most important castle in the area until it was abandoned in the 14th century. The property has retained many of its features such as: metre-and-a-half thick stone walls, cotto floor tiles, exposed chestnut beams, "pietra serena" staircase and bannister.The main farmhouse, which was the soldiers' barracks in medieval times, is divided into two self-contained houses, which are connected by an internal door.Principal house:Ground floor:- Entrance hall- Eat-in kitchen with many original features such as: large fireplace, terracotta "conca" bowl, stone sink and Tuscan cooker- StudyStone staircase with wrought iron bannister to first floorFirst floor:- Charming sitting room with two windows overlooking the surrounding countryside- Double bedroom- Bathroom with bath, shower, basin and toilet- Study with door leading into the house next doorStone staircase to top floorTop floor:Second sitting roomDouble bedroomBathroom with bath, basin and toiletSingle bedroomSecond house:Large sitting room with fireplace, two windows plus a roof light, external door leading onto lovely covered pergola area. Door into main house next door.Eat-in kitchen with a fireplace and external door onto the covered pergola areaStaircase to mezzanine levelMezzanine:Double bedroomBathroom with bath, basin and toilet. Outbuildings:- There is a second house, that needs to be completely rebuilt. This has 7-8 rooms and was on three levels.- A small ruined barn nearby- Remains of the chapel, first recorded in 1260, was deconsecrated and mostly dismantled in the 19th century. There is a fresco of Saint Bartholomew on the front of the remaining chapel wall.- Pizza oven and storage area near Principal House- Large cellar room and further room, currently used as laundry, plus two further storage rooms.Outside space:Land of approximately 9 hectares with olive groves, old vineyards, woodland and a garden area by the house. Large pergola area to the front and side of the houseParking for 3 cars by the house, plus parking for 4-5 cars further down the driveway.Private gravel track of approximately 400 metres.Advantages:Stunning location - with wonderful potentialWeaknesses:Property needs updatingDistances:13 km Viareggio (yacht harbour and beach)14 km Lido di Camaiore (beach)20 km Lucca34 km Pisa airport76 km Abetone (skiing)94 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: 192,247 kwh/sqm per anumAdditional 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: Historical property for sale in Tuscany