Traditional Lucchese town house, just a few minutes drive from the walls of Lucca.
The property has typical Tuscan features such as cotto floors and exposed beams.
Ground floor
Entrance hall
Sitting room
Kitchen with fireplace
Bathroom
First floor
Two double bedrooms
Further room, which could be a study or walk-in robe
Attic
The attic floor could be converted into a bedroom/ study room and a second bathroom
Outside space
The property has a 40 sqm paved area at the front
Advantages
Close to all facilities
Weaknesses
The property is in need of renovation and has a very small outside area
Distances
4.5 km Lucca
22 km Pisa airport
28 km Viareggio (beach)
31 km Bagni di Lucca (thermal spa)
68 km Abetone (skiing)
77 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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