Description:

Liberty villa in Piazza al Serchio, which lends itself to be converted into a B & B business.
Villa has some original features such as frescoed ceilings and 'tessieri' tiles.
The property would benefit from some updating.
Gas central heating
This property is on three floors:
Ground floor:
Entrance hall
Large sitting room with fireplace and access to covered terrace (18 sqm) and garden
Second sitting room
Large eat-in kitchen with fireplace
Walk-in larder
Two bathrooms
Bedroom
Storage rooms
Cellar
First floor:
Three double bedrooms with balconies
Further double bedroom
Bathroom
Attic:
Attic rooms that could be converted to further accommodation
Outside space:
2,000 sqm garden
Parking area

Advantages:
Plenty of potential
Weaknesses:
Access road is narrow, but only 100m from main road
Distances:
16 km Castelnuovo di Garfagnana
58 km Abetone (skiing)
59 km Forte dei Marmi (beach)
64 km Lucca
84 km Pisa airport
129 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
Additional costs
1 Agency charges amount to a minimum of € 1,500, otherwise up to 3% 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% 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) at 20%
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
Property for sale in Tuscany: Villa for sale in Garfagnana