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LOCATION: Village of TAVERNELLE in Lunigiana, Northern Tuscany. 413 mt. above sea level on the Passo del Lagastrello. The property is situated in the centre of this fashionable hill village on the edge of the natural park ‘Parco di Cento Laghi’ Park of 100 lakes. Sounds remote but motorway access is 20 mins away. Pisa airport 60 mins / Genoa 1.20 mins / Parma 60 mins / Milan 1.5 hours / Sking 45 mins.
The property which occupies the first two levels of a 3 story 16c. stone property is in the centre of the village ‘borgo’, the fountain is attached to the property. 3 years ago an extensive renovation program was started but not completed. To date two thirds of the work has been completed which covers all of the main restructure work and installation of utilities 90sq.mtrs .living space. 2 bedrooms 1 double/ 1 single 2 bathrooms/WC / 1 shower / 1 Bath-shower. Open plan living room kitchen area.
COMPLETED:
NEW CHESTNUT WOOD BEAMS & CHESTNUT CROSS PLANKING TO BOTH CEILINGS ON BOTH LEVELS MAINS WATER, PLUMBING, GAS SUPPLY (MAINS) PIPEWORK CONNECTED. ELECTRICITY SLATE FLOOR ON UPPER LEVEL.
NEW CHESTNUT WOOD DOORS & WINDOWS WITH INTERNAL SHUTTERING HAVE BEEN MADE BUT NOT FITTED made by local artisan carpenter to high standard with antique door/window furniture. (Value 12.000 €)
INTERNAL AND EXTERNATIONAL STONE WALLS HAVE BEEN REPOINTED. Internally feature stonewalls have been exposed.
FLOORS Handmade unglazed terracotta tiles have been laid in part (50%)
All these works have been done by professionals.
TO COMPLETE:
Fit doors & Windows, Buy/ finish tiling. Buy and Install kitchen. Pipe work/electrics in situ. Final electrical fix, switches, lighting etc...Bathroom and shower fitments purchased and installed. Plastering and painting in some area’s
Utility connection charges (small in Italy allow 300 € for all )
Approx cost to finish TURNING KEY maximum 20.000€ could be much cheaper if use local tradesmen.
DEPOSIT ON SIGNING ‘Compromesso’ 10.000 € ( Compremesso is legal prelimary contract)
Much depends on kitchen costs. I can get you fixed quotes to complete work if required.
This is a giveaway price for a Tuscan retreat in a special village. Tavernelle has a restaurant/Pizzeria and recently renovated bar. Tavernelle is lost in a medieval time warp in the hills of Lunigiana but accessible to the classic cultural centres. The famed Cinque Terre coastline in nearby Liguria is 45 mins drive.
With regard to completion of work, we can recommend a local builder.
Estimate time for completion: 3 months
For Further information please do not hesitate to contact Sofia Smith
sofia-smith@hotmail.com
+34 654 316 145
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