Tuscan village house which consists of two properties, owned by different people, which are attached to the each other at the rear and being sold as one entity.
The properties are located in a quiet hilltop village which enjoy stunning views of the valley below.
First house:
Ground floor
One big room, currently a cellar.
First floor
Two rooms (one has Tuscan cooker and fireplace) with entrance and stairs leading to the second floor
Second floor
Two further rooms
Second property
Five rooms on two floors.
Advantages
The property is located in a very desirable location just 20 minutes from the centre of Lucca. There are two restaurants within a 5 minute drive.
The nearest town is 5 minutes drive away too, and has all facilities such as bars, restaurants, shops, banks, chemist.
Weaknesses
There is no outside space and the house is approx. 100 metres on foot, from the local car park.
Distances
18 km Lucca
23 km Bagni dl Lucca (thermal spa)
46 km Viareggio (beach)
53 km Pisa airport
60 km Abetone (skiing)
90 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
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
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