A remarkable property incorporating a medieval tower and coat-of-arms, elegantly finished with Tuscan features
This high class holiday house, or potential family home, has been well preserved and modernised in a sympathetic fashion. It is located in a small village above Borgo a Mozzano, north of Lucca
The accommodation comprises:
Ground floor
Entrance hall
Sitting room with fireplace
Eat-in kitchen
Bathroom/laundry
Dining room within a medieval tower (1500's) with stained glass windows & fireplace
First floor
Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom. Windows overlooking tower
Two further double bedrooms both with ensuite bathrooms
Semi-basement
Wine cellar with external and internal access
Bathroom with hydromassage set into mountain bedrock
Outside space
Delightful swimming pool (3.5 x 10 m) with paved patio area
Extensive land with olive grove (approx 180 trees) and small vineyard
Private parking area
Advantages
Beautifully presented and unique property in prime location
Furniture may be acquired by separate negotiation
Weakness
No facilities in adjacent hamlet
Distances
4 kms - Borgo a Mozzano
11 kms - Bagni di Lucca (thermal spa)
25 kms - Lucca
46 kms - Viareggio (beach)
50 kms - Pisa Airport
50 kms - Abetone ski resort
91 kms - 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
Property for sale in Tuscany: Medieval property near Borgo a Mozzano
Estate agents/Immobiliers/Property Portals - strictly no canvassing. Emails are monitored.