Attractive two storey Tuscan village house is located in a very peaceful and panoramic position with views of the valley below.
The property was renovated 8 years ago by the current owner and is ready to move into.
Ground floor
Entrance hall
Sitting room with space for double sofa bed
Large kitchen with fireplace
Cloakroom
Small laundry room
Stone stairs with wooden railing leading up to the first floor
Mezzanine floor
Bathroom with shower
First floor
Two bedrooms, one of which has a bed on the wooden loft area.
A further loft space, acccessible from the landing.
Bedrooms have parquet flooring.
Outside space
Terrace at the front of the house
Below the house there is a small barn that could be sold with the house as well.
Advantages
House is ready to move into.
Weaknesses
Central heating needs to be installed, as currently only heated by the fireplace in the sititng room.
Road is narrow and twisty
Distances
12 km Piazza al Serchio
28 km Castelnuovo del Garfagnana
45 km Marina di Carrara (beach)
54 km Bagni di Lucca (thermal spa)
70 Abetone (skiing)
73 km Lucca
96 km Pisa airport
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:
Village house for sale in Garfagnana
Estate agents/Immobiliers/Property Portals - strictly no canvassing. Emails are monitored.