Description:

Classic Lucchese villa set in a delightful location, just 4 kms from Lucca, with stunning views of the surrounding vineyards and olive groves.
Access is via a private drive, through a pear orchard, and under an archway into the main courtyard of the property.
Ground Floor:
Large entrance hall, through double glass doors.
Sitting room off from main entrance hall, with marble fireplace and large double glass French doors overlooking the front terrace and garden.
Formal dining room, which currently has large table and 12 chairs.
Family dining room with fireplace
Good size kitchen, with tiled work tops
Storage room for china and cutlery
Laundry
Cloakroom
First Floor:
Stunning main drawing room with three full length windows each end of the room, each with its own balcony overlooking the grounds.
There are two corridors leading off from either side of the drawing room with a double bedroom and ensuite bathroom each side.
One bedroom has a small study
Top floor:
Spacious sitting room with three windows overlooking the garden
Four double bedrooms
Three bathrooms
Small study or further bedroom
Storeroom
Chapel:
The charming chapel was built at the same time as the villa, in 1722, and has original frescoes on the walls and gilded altar.
Garage and outbuildings:
A large double garage by the main entrance, which has a lower level used for storage.
There is also another outbuilding which is currently used as the boiler room.
Outside space:
The garden is on two main levels, the top level is mostly garden and patio area for al fresco eating.
There are wide stone steps leading down to the the lower garden, where the is the swimming pool is (6 x 7 m), with a bar with space for preparing food.
There is a further orchard area, on through a wrought iron gate, with high stone walls.
Advantages:
Large, spacious classic villa with many original features from 1700s.
Restaurants at the bottom of the private drive, plus just 4 kms from the walls of Lucca - perfect position!
Weaknesses:
Extensive renovation work needed in places
All the original floors have been replaced in 1963 with ceramic tiles; most of the bedrooms have wall to wall carpeting.
Distances:
9 km Lucca
24 km Bagni di Lucca
28 km Viareggio (beach & yacht harbour)
31 km Pisa airport
61 km Abeteone (skiing)
81 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
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.
Villatua recommends all prospective purchasers to seek advice on likely tax obligations, as individual circumstances may alter the amount significantly
Luxury property in Tuscany: Classic Lucchese villa for sale