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Stunning Tuscan villa from the 1700s, situated above the town of Fornoli, ready to move into.Beautiful villa which has been well maintained and is ready to move into. Although some bathrooms are rather dated and could benefit from being re-styled.Cotto tiles throughout. Cellar has original Tuscan vaulted ceilings. Main sitting room and a double bedroom have beautiful carved chestnut wood ceilings.The villa is 100 metres above sea level.The property is on four floors:Basement:Large sitting room with vaulted ceiling and fireplaceDining room with beautiful vaulted ceilingSmall kitchen with traditional Tuscan cooker and old stone sink, vaulted ceilingWine cellar with two chambersCloakroom with washbasin and toiletAttractive fountainGround floor:Very large sitting room (approx 50 sqm) with big 'pietra serna' stone fireplace. Second sitting room with 'pietra serena' fireplace, double doors onto covered porticoArchway to dining room with double doors onto covered porticoKitchen with double doors onto covered porticoCloakroom with washbasin and toiletSitting area, with elegant main staircase of 'pietra serena' stone and original wrought iron balustrade up to both floorsSelf contained guest suite with:Spacious double bedroom with large built-in wardrobesEnsuite bathroom with shower, washbasin, bidet and toiletSitting room with 'pietra serena' stone fireplaceLaundry room, but has all the fittings for a kitchenExternal door to front gardenFirst floor:Master bedroom (approx 40sqm) with large built-in wardrobesEnsuite bathroom with bath, washbasin with white marble top, bidet and toiletTwo twin bedrooms with ensuite bathroom with shower, washbasin, bidet and toiletDouble bedroom with lovely chestnut wood ceiling and ensuite bathroom with shower, washbasin, bidet and toiletTop floor:Gallery area at top of stairs with small sitting areaLarge sitting room (approx 55 sqm) with vaulted ceiling with exposed chestnut beamsTwo further large rooms, which could be double bedroomsCloakroom with washbasin, bidet and toiletFurther attic room which could be a further double bedroomOutbuildings:'Limonaio' and outbuilding for storageOutside space:Good size garden to front and side of the villa. Swimming pool with patio for relaxation and sunbathingBox hedges, lawns and mature trees in the front gardenLarge gravel parking areaCovered portico down side of house with access from second sitting room, dining room and kitchenParking areaAdvantages:Would make fantastic 'boutique' hotel!Weaknesses:Factory, which is below the property, is just visible from the gardenDistances:2 km Bagni di Lucca (thermal spa)25 km Lucca39 km Abetone (skiing)46 km Viareggio (beach)49 km Pisa airport87 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: F Performance index: 176,7 kwh/sqm per annumAdditional costs:Luxury 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 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.Luxury property in Tuscany: Villa for sale near Bagni di Lucca