Country/farmhouse - For Sale - East of..

Tuscan property near the lovely village of Vellano, between Lucca and Florence, with stunning panoramic views.There are two renovated properties plus a barn, which still needs to be restored.Option to buy just the main farmhouse (180 sqm) for Euro 699,000 or the second farmhouse (130 sqm) for Euro 275,000. Also there is the barn to renovate at Euro 75,000The property is supplied by two natural springs, although the nearest comunal water supply is just 300 metres away. Main farmhouse: 180 sqmThis property was completely re-built in 2009 and is on three floors:Cotto tiles on two floors and laminate wood flooring in the top floor bedrooms.Semi basement./Ground:- Sitting room / kitchen with french doors out onto front patio- Double bedroom- Ensuite bathroom with shower, basin and toilet- Further double bedroom with french doors into garden, currently used as a workroomCotto steps up to next floorGround floor/First floor:- Sitting room with stone fireplace and french doors onto back patio and window to the front overlooking the valley- Spacious eat-in kitchen with wood burning stove and wood work-tops, one and a half ceramic sink, range cooker with 5 gas hobs and large oven. - Double bedroom - currently used as a study- Ensuite with basin and toiletFirst floor/ Second floor:- Double bedroom with great views over valley- Ensuite bathroom with large shower, basin and toilet- Double bedroom with window overlooking rear garden. Door to spacious storage area under the eaves.- Single bedroom with window overlooking the side garden- Bathroom with bath, separate corner shower, basin and toiletSecond Farmhouse - divided into 3 apartments: 130 sqmRenovated in 2005 and being sold completely furnished, with linen and crockery etc. Each unit has its own patio area with bbq and small grassed area.Two ground floor apartments have inter-connecting door so can be one large family apartment if required.Semi-basement/ground floor - Apartment A- Open plan living room / kitchen- Double bedroom- Ensuite bathroomGround floor/1st floor - Apartment B:- Open plan living room / kitchen- Two double bedrooms- BathroomApartment C:- Open plan living room / kitchen- Double bedroom- BathroomOutbuildings:Detached barn (90 sqm) which needs to be completely renovated.There are outline plans for two bedrooms and two bathrooms.Two wooden shedsOutside space:3.7 hectares of fully fenced land - with both metal fencing and electric fencing.50 olive trees, plus a variety of fruit trees: plums, apples, figs, pear, walnut, peach and cherry.Above-ground pool - 8 x 4m.Ample parking space for at least 6 cars.Advantages:Fabulous location, great rental potential - and possibility of more accommodation.Weaknesses:Private driveway down to the property is narrow with a couple of hair-pin bends.Distances:2 km Vellano - nearest restaurant/bar and shops8 kms Pescia27 km Lucca48 km Pisa airport51 km Viareggio (beach)51 km Abetone (skiing)66 km FlorencePlease 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 for Main farmhouse: E Performance index: 155,469 kwh/sqm per annumEnergy classification for Second farmhouse: F Performance index: 183,398 kwh/sqm per annumAdditional costs1 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 price3 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 valuePlease note that all professional fees are subject to IVA (Italian purchase tax)4 Land registry + Government taxes: a) 1st home, Italian resident: € 336 + 2% of declared value b) 2nd home, or non-resident: 9% of declared value c) agricultural land: 18% of declared valueDeclared 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: Renovated farmhouse in Tuscany