Description:

Extremely large Lucchese villa built in 1650s with 4 hectares of land and a formal Italian garden The villa is on four floors:Imposing ornate external stone staircase leading to the "piano nobile". These rooms have frescoes, dating back to the 1700s, on most of the walls and ceilings.Magnificent entrance hall with ornate wrought iron gallery on first floorVery spacious living roomSeveral other sitting roomsDining roomLarge eat-in kitchenThe villa currently has 7 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.Cellars of approximately 400 sqm.Outbuildings:Caretaker's house of 120 sqmRestored cottage of 80 sqmChapelFarmhouse - still be restoredOutbuilding of approx. 700 sqmOutside space:4 hectares of parkland and woodsLarge formal Italianate garden from the 1800s.Advantages:One of the leading Lucchese villasWeaknesses:Villa needs to have extra bathrooms installedDistances:15 km Lucca32 km Pisa airport38 km Viareggio (yacht harbour and beach)64 km Abetone (skiing)60 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: requested from vendorAdditional 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, + IVAIf 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 for sale in Tuscany : Luxury Tuscan villas for sale