Description:

Elegant Lucchese villa built in the 1500s located in peaceful panoramic location, yet just 5 minutes by car to Lucca.The villa is within walking distance of a small village with several restaurants, bars and small shops. There is a small golf course and tennis club nearby.The property has been mentioned in many international magazines and is one of the finest villas in the Lucca area.The current owners produce a high quality olive oil from the large olive grove on the estate. There is a working olive mill in one of the outbuildings.The property is on three levels and has:Ground floor:Spacious drawing room with large fireplaceFormal dining roomLibraryLarge Tuscan kitchen with fireplacePantryCloakroom with toilet and basinFirst floor & Top floor:Ten double bedroomsTen bathroomsOutbuildings:Three outbuildings which have been converted into four rental unitsFurther outbuilding with oil press for the olive oil productionOutside space:Large garden around the villa and rental unitsTwo swimming poolsTennis courtLarge parking areaAdvantages:No works required - property has been kept to a very high standardWeaknesses:Large amount of land to overseeDistances:5 km Lucca20 km Pisa airport30 km Viareggio (beach and yacht harbour)68 km Abetone (skiing)75 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’, cadastral valueAgency 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 villa for sale in Tuscany: Traditional Lucchese villa for sale