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Tuscan village house offering plenty of accommodation and ready to move into, perfect for a large family. Plus self contained apartment on ground floor.Bagni di Lucca is just 12 minutes by car, and nearby village (1.5kms) has a restaurant, two bars, general shop and butcher's.Village car park approximately 30m from the property.The house has been attractively renovated and retains some of the Tuscan features: all rooms have exposed chestnut beams and 'mezzane' tiles. Some rooms have the original cotto tile flooring and all stairs are in the local 'pietra serena' stoneProperty on three floors (approx 80sqm per floor) plus large attic space:Ground floor:Self contained apartment with:KitchenSitting room with a second front doorBathroom with shower, wash basin, bidet and toiletSmall space for washing machine, under the stairsBedroomFirst floor:Sitting room with two windows, one overlooking the street the other with views of the mountains. Attractive large stone fireplace.Eat-in kitchen with space for table and 6 chairs. Large pellet stove, which supplies hot air to master bedroom above. French door out onto small balcony and stone steps down to small patio and barn.Bedroom/study with original cotto tilesStorage cupboardBathroom with bath, wash basin, bidet and toiletSecond floor:Master bedroom with hot air heating from the pellet stove in the kitchen. Two windows.Two further double bedrooms, one with stone stairs up to attic spaceBathroom with hydro-massage shower, wash basin, bidet and toiletAttic:Spacious attic, great for storage. 1.5m at highest point.Outside space:Balcony off kitchenBarn with small paved area outside. If so required, the barn could be converted into an attractive loggia, for outside eating and relaxation, after obtaining the necessary permissions.Woodshed - accessed from the alleywayLand of approx 40 sqm approximately 2 minutes walk from the house, with a couple of plum trees.Advantages:The property is ready to move into - three bathrooms plus two kitchens were installed within the last 5 years.Self contained apartment offers the flexibility to rent out part of the houseWeaknesses:Land is not attached to propertyOnly partial central heatingDistances:1.5 km to nearest shop and restaurant8 km Bagni di Lucca (thermal spa)32 km Abetone (skiing)34 km Lucca56 km Viareggio (beach)57 km Pisa airport100 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. Energy classification: G Performance index: requested from vendorAdditional 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 price3) 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) 4) Land registry + Government taxes:a) 1st home, Italian resident: € 336 + 2% of declared valueb) 2nd home, or non-resident: 9% of declared valuec) agricultural land: 18% of declared valueDeclared 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 significantlyBuy property in Tuscany: Village house for sale near Bagni di Lucca