Description:

A charming Tuscan village house with original features, ideal holiday home for the limited budget, 25 mins drive to Lucca
Property has exposed chestnut wood beams thoughout and stone sink in the kitchen.
This property is on three floors:
Independant cellar room:
Accessed from the outside below main house
External stairs leading up to terrace and main entrance
Ground floor:
Through living room with kitchen, dining and sitting areas. Fireplace with wood-burning stove.
First floor:
Double bedroom
Large bathroom with bath, basin, bidet and toilet.
Outside space:
Attractive terrace of 20 sqm, with seating and barbecue area
There is a second terrace of approx. 10 sqm by the front door. This area was renovated recently. There are fantastic views of the surrounding countryside.
Advantages:
Well priced \"starter home\" for a couple or small family
Tranquil loaction, exceptional views
Weaknesses:
Mountain village, parking about 200 meters away.
Wooden stairs are quite steep.
Distances:
17 km Lucca
22 km Bagni di Lucca (thermal spa)
40 km Pisa aiport
40 km Viareggio (beach)
60 km Abetone (skiing)
84 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 and performance index: requested from vendor
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)
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: village house for sale near Lucca