Opis:

Imposing historical palazzo, built in 1760s, in a small town just 3 kms from Castenuovo di Garfagnana.
This palazzo was built in the 1760s by the father of King Vittorio Emanuele III to rest on his long journey from Rome to Modena.
The first floor was modernised in the 1960s, whilst the second floor was last 'modernised' in the 1880s.
This property is on four floors:
Ground floor:
- Big entrance foyer (approx 65 sqm) with family crest on wall. Imposing 'pietra serena' stair case with wrought iron balustrade up to all four floors.
- Door through to storage rooms
- Bathroom
First floor:
- Spacious landing
- Large sitting room (approx 65 sqm) with chestnut wood ceiling. French doors out onto balcony (approx 3.5m x 65cm)
- Second sitting room with 1960s fireplace
- Kitchen with double doors into eating area
- Double bedrooms with two windows, one with views of the church opposite. Ensuite bathroom with shower, basin, bidet and toilet
- Double bedroom with a window overlooking the church
- Single bedroom
- Family bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin, bidet and toilet
- Across the landing a further sitting room
- Double bedroom with ensuite with shower, basin, bidet and toilet

Second floor:
Further seven rooms with cotto tiling from 1880s and exposed chestnut beams and 'mezzane' ceiling tiles.
- Second kitchen with fireplace and original Tuscan cooker
Top tower area:
Small area around the top of the stairs of approximately 2 m all round. Six windows with views over the surrounding countryside.
Outside space:
Small balcony off the main sitting room of approximately 3.5m x 65 cm.
Advantages:
A lot of property for the money
Weaknesses:
No garden or room to eat outside
Distances:
3.5 km Castelnuovo di Garfagnana
29 km Bagni di Lucca (thermal spa)
42 km Abetone (skiing)
47 km Forte dei Marmi (beach)
48 km Lucca
57 km Viareggio (beach and yacht harbour)
72 km Pisa airport
115 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) at 20%
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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