Opis:

Tuscan village house on two floors, located in a tranquil hamlet in the Pescaglia valley, approximately 30 minutes from Lucca.
This typical village house has original Tuscan features such as stone facade, cotto floor tiles,Tuscan brick cooker, fireplace and exposed chestnut beams.
The roof has been recently been renovated. Water and electricity are connected.
Cellar
In the kitchen there is a trapdoor which leads down to a big cellar. This space is currently used as storage room.

Ground floor
On the ground floor there is a large kitchen with a stone fireplace and another room that could be converted into a guest room with a small en-suite bathroom.
Top floor
A large room and two smaller rooms with splendid views over the valley.
Advantages
The house is in a hamlet just five minutes drive from shops, bars and restaurant
Weakness
Currently no outside space, but there is the possibilty of obtaining permission for a covered loggia - perfect for al freso dining!
Distances:
1.5 km nearest shops/bars/restaurant
20km Bagni di Lucca (thermal spa)
25 km Lucca
30 km Viareggio (beach)
48 km Pisa airport
58 km Abetone (skiing)
93 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
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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