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Traditional Tuscan property 10 minute walk to village with bar/pizzeria - and just 15 minutes drive to Lucca. The main house has been built in 1993 using high standard materials and maintaining the Tuscan style, such as: exposed beams and cotto floors throughout, some stone feature walls and brick archways. There are solar panels for the hot water, and a photovoltaic panel is about to be installed. The central heating is with a pellet and wood burning stove, plus there is a separate boiler which uses gpl gas. Insulated roof.Main house is on three floors: 240 sqmGround floor:Spacious through sitting room with fireplaceEat-kitchen with french door out onto front patio area. Built-in kitchen units with granite work-tops.Double bedroomBathroom with shower, basin, bidet and toiletLarge cellar / storage / boiler room with wood/pellet burning boiler, pizza oven and a built-in bbq.LaundryDouble garageFirst floor:Landing with french door out onto large rear terraceTwo double bedroomsBathroom with hydromassage bath, basin with marble top, bidet and toilet. Stained glass doorTop floor:Spacious double bedroomBathroom with bath, basin with marble top, bidet and toilet. Stained glass door.Second house is on three floors: 120 sqmAll floors have one large space, whihc can be sub-divided as requiredOutbuildings:External storage roomDouble garageOutside space:Large paved area to front and side of property, with plenty of space for outside meals and sunbathing.Large rear paved terraceGarden to other side of houseParking for about 4-5 cars on paved area to side of the houseOlive grove with approximately 200 olive treesAdvantagesSecond house, which requires internal works, gives good potential for rental or extra accommodation.Weaknesses:The property, if used for rental purposes, would greatly benefit from a swimming pool.Distances:12 kms Lucca26 kms Montecatini Terme (spa)31 kms Pisa airport37 kms Viareggio (beach)72 Abetone (skiing)73 kms 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: B Performance index: 61,137 kwh/sqmAdditional costsLuxury homes, as defined by Italian property law, do not qualify for the concessionary rate of tax (currently 2%) available to residents, or to those intending to establish residence within a year, buying their first house.In these cases tax + registry charges on residential property will total approximately 9% of the ‘valore catastale’. These are calculated by the notary according to a number of assessment criteria which often results in a figure considerably below the purchase price. Agricultural land is currently subject to tax at 18% of its ‘valore catastale’. Agency fees are normally 3% of the purchase price, + IVA If an architect or geometra is employed, charges are generally calculated on a time-related basis. It is advisable to obtain quotes for any major works or renovation projects.Property for sale in Tuscany: Country house for sale in Tuscany