Villa located in a sought-after, panoramic position in Val Freddana, 15 minutes drive to the north-west of Lucca.
The area is very desirable, and the views are excellent. The village has a restaurant and bar.
Ground floor
Kitchen, with external door leading to the village
Off the kitchen is another large room that could be used as either a breakfast room or a bedroom.
Small dining room
Bedroom and a bathroom.
First floor - “piano nobile”
Grand salon
Library
Large kitchen
Four bedrooms and a bathroom.
One of the bedrooms is accessed through another; this room could be converted into two ensuite bathrooms.
On the 'piano nobile' there are large windows with good views of the garden and the pretty village, church and bell tower.
Second floor
A room which runs the entire length of the villa.
Bookshelves line a major portion of the central wall, while the entire exterior circumference is host to a series of large windows that have wonderful views. There is another large room that is currently used as storage, but could be used as additional accommodation.
Attic
Large attic space suitable for storage rooms
Outside space
The cellar is accessed from the garage and is currently used to store wine.
The garden boasts a formal entry, a covered dining portico area, several patios which can be accessed directly from the house, a 'lover's seat' built into the old stone wall.
There is a separate gated entrance, with intercom, to the large covered garage.
There is a 60m2 annex currently used as a games room with a billiard table.
The garden, although not extensive, is very pretty, and would require little maintenance.
Advantages
The villa has privacy and tranquility, even though it is in a village.
Weaknesses
Some of the bathrooms and decor need updating
Distances:
19 km Lucca
23 km Bagni di Lucca (thermal spa)
26 km Viareggio (beach)
52 km Pisa airport
60 km Abetone (skiing)
94 km Florence
Please note that any utility services, heating systems or appliances have not been tested and no warranty can be given or implied as to their working order.
Additional costs
Luxury homes, as defined by Italian property law, do not qualify for the concessionary rate of tax (currently 3%) available to residents, or to those intending to establish residence within a year, buying their first house.
In these cases tax + registry charges on residential property will total 10% of the ‘valore catastale’. These are calculated by the notary according to a number of assessment criteria which often results in a figure considerably below the purchase price.
Agricultural land is currently subject to tax at 18% of its ‘valore catastale’.
Agency fees are normally 3% of the purchase price, + IVA (currently 20%)
If an architect or geometra is employed, charges are generally calculated on a time-related basis. It is advisable to obtain quotes for any major works or renovation projects.
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