Opis:

Delightful Tuscan property, renovated to a good standard, in a peaceful position yet within easy reach of Lucca, the Versilian coast and the Abetone ski resort.
There are excellent restaurants nearby, one within walking distance, and shops, post office and bank approximately 5 minutes by car.
Recenly renovated: new insulated roof, central heating system and boiler, new kitchen and bathrooms.

Ground floor:
Double glass doors into the kitchen, with marble worktop and fireplace.
Through into sitting room, with double French doors out onto spacious front patio.
Small bathroom with toilet, bidet and basin and space for washing machine.
'Pietra serena' stairs up to first floor
First floor:
Two double bedrooms, both with views overlooking the valley.
Bathroom with shower, basin, bidet and toilet.
Outside space:
Charming covered portico, leading off from the kitchen, with plenty of space for al fresco dining.
Storage area, with boiler, leading off from the portico.
Large paved patio around the front of the house, offering plenty of space to sunbathe and enjoy the beautiful and peaceful countryside setting.
Parking space for 3 or 4 cars, with steps up to the house.
Access to the house is via an all-weather driveway of about 150 meters
Advantages
This property is ready to move into and requires no works
Weaknesses
The driveway is quite steep
Distances:
19 km Bagni di Lucca (thermal spa)
24 km Lucca
34 km Viareggio (beach)
48 km Pisa airport
56 km Abetone (skiing)
91 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
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). Villatua recommends all prospective purchasers to seek advice on likely tax obligations, as individual circumstances may alter the amount significantly.
Country house near Lucca: Property for sale in Tuscany