First floor apartment with 40 sqm terrace, within walking distance of the walls of Lucca
From the apartment it is possible to walk or bike into the historic centre of Lucca. Facilities such as bars, restaurants, ice cream shop, variety of shops and banks are all within a few steps of the front door.
The apartment has been well maintained and is elegant, spacious and light. There are the original 1900s 'Tessieri' floor tiles.
The apartment is on the first floor:
Large entrance hall
Living room
Kitchen equipped to a high standard
Dining room
Double bedroom
Second bedroom, currently used as a study
Bathroom with corner shower, wash basin, bidet and toilet
Bathroom with bath, wash basin, bidet and toilet
Walk-in robe
There is also an attic, which can be used as storage space.
Outside space:
40 sqm terrace, with french doors from the kitchen.
Advantages
No works needed
Weaknesses
There is no garden, but the 40 sqm terrace offers space to enjoy "al fresco" meals.
Distances:
27 km Pisa airport
27 km Viareggio (beach)
27 km Bagni di Lucca (thermal spa)
64 km Abetone (skiing)
76 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 + 3% of declared value
b) 2nd home, or non-resident: 10% 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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