Good size village house, located in a village 10 minutes drive north of Bagni di Lucca.
The rear garden and the first floor have good panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and mountains.
The property is on two floors:
Ground floor
Entrance hall. At the rear, a door leads to a cellar on the same level
Garage with access both from outside and the cellar.
Kitchen
Sitting room with fireplace
Stairs leading to the first floor
First floor
Long corridor with a small balcony at the end.
Three large bedrooms
Bathroom with shower.
Fourth smaller bedroom with ensuite bathroom
Another room is currently used as storage area but could be used 5th bedroom or a 3rd bathroom
The house is centrally heated by a hot air system.
Outside
Rear garden where a small pool could be installed.
Garage with space for further parking
Advantages
The house offers plenty of accommodation and therefore it could be converted into a small B & B
There is a bar in the village
Weaknesses
Although the house is habitable, it needs updating.
Distances
8 km Bagni di Lucca (thermal spa)
37 km Lucca
41 km Abetone (skiing)
57 km Pisa airport
58 km Viareggio (beach)
92 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.
Energy classification and performance index: requested from vendor
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 21%
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
Buy property in Tuscany: Village house near Bagni di Lucca
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