Opis:

Tuscan village house set in a panoramic location, within walking distance of a well known restaurant.
This property is a turn-key operation with some original Tuscan features. It is fully furnished and there is a delightful terrace on the first floor, where one can enjoy the view and sun all day.
The house has three bedrooms, with the possibility of converting the cellar into further living space.
The accommodation is on four levels:
Semi-basement
Access from alleyway (and also by a trap door in dining room) into two good sized cellar rooms with high ceilings. Possibility for further living/bedroom and a second bathroom, after obtaining the necessary planning permissions. Currently used to store wood etc.
Ground floor
Up traditional stone steps to a terrace entrance area
Front door to dining area with wood burning stove and arch to sitting area with fireplace and exposed beams
Well designed compact kitchen area, with washing machine, double sink, cooker and oven, hood, fridge/freezer. Feature stone wall.
Open tread wrought iron stairs with wooden treads, up to first floor.
First floor
Single bedroom/second sitting room, with exposed beams and french door to delightful, panoramic terrace (2 x 7 metres). The terrace gets the sun all day and there is space to eat.
Double bedroom
Bathroom with bath, basin, bidet, wash basin and cupboard
Wrought iron stairs with wooden treads up to the attic floor.
Attic:
Double bedroom with exposed beams
Outside space
Two terraces, one of which has space for outside dining, with good views.
Advantages
Just 700 metres from local shops and a great restaurant!
No garden to maintain - but space to sit outside!
Weaknesses
Heating is by electric panels and fireplace in sitting room - although this means there is no gas tank to have to check and fill up!
Public parking 50 metres from the house
Distances:
500m nearest shops/bars/restaurant
19 km Bagni di Lucca (thermal spa)
23 km Lucca
30 km Viareggio (beach)
46 km Pisa airport
56 km Abetone (skiing)
91 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 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
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