Description:

Traditional stone Tuscan farmhouse less than 10 mins drive to Barga, in a wonderful panoramic location, ready to move into.Walking distance of a restaurant/pizzeria with bar, plus a hotel with public swimming pool. Fully renovated property, on three floors, with cotto floors tiles on lower two floors and wall-to-wall carpeting on top floor. High speed internet connection. Exposed chestnut beams on the ground floor.Semi basement / Ground floor:Spacious sitting room with feature stone wall and french doors out onto large lower terrace.Archway to double bedroomBathroom, fully tiled, with shower, basin and toiletStudy / bedroom, accessed externallyGround floor / 1st floor:Entrance hall with feature stone wallLovely kitchen / dining room with french doors out onto spacious terrace, with magnificent panoramic views of Barga, the Apuan Alps and the surrounding villages. Built-in units with ceramic tiled work-top, storage island, Rayburn cooker, plus gas hob, ceramic butler's sink, dishwasher. Traditional Tuscan "conca" in corner of dining room.Archway to sitting room with fireplaceStudy with vaulted ceiling1st floor / 2nd floor:Master bedroom with window overlooking Barga and all the surrounding countryside.Ensuite bathroom with shower, basin and toiletTwo double bedroomsMain bathroom, fully tiled, with bath, basin and toiletOutbuildings:Semi-underground storage / pool pump roomOutside space:Two wonderful panoramic terraces (approximately 25 sqm each) with views of Barga, Apuan mountains and all the surrounding area. Swimming pool (10 x 5m), with deep-end of 2m. Paved area around pool, with plenty of space for sun-loungers, table and chairs.Further piece of land below the swimming pool, with some olive, walnut and fruit trees.Parking area, with space for 2 carsAdvantages:Lovely family home or good rental potentialWeaknesses:Exposed beams only on one floorDistances:800 metres to nearest restaurant, bar and food shop4 km Barga23 km Bagni di Lucca (thermal spa)43 km Lucca57 km Abetone (skiing)63 km Viareggio (beach)66 km Pisa airport109 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: 427,89 kwh/sqm per annumAdditional 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: Country house for sale near Barga