Country/farmhouse - For Sale - North of..

Charming property built in 2006 to current regulations and to a very high standard in traditional Tuscan style The property, which is in a panoramic position, is about 20 mins from Lucca with good rental prospects and has scope to extend.There is a small food shop about 3 minutes walk away.Traditional Tuscan exposed chestnut beams with 'mezzane' ceiling tilesFly screens and aluminum shutters on all windows. Centralized vacuum system.The property is on two floors:Ground floor:- Large living / dining room with fireplace- Kitchen with granite work surfaces, large range cooker, double sink and french door out onto front patio area- Bathroom with shower, washbasin, bidet and toiletFirst floor:- Master bedroom- Ensuite bathroom with shower, basin, bidet and toilet- Double bedroom- Single bedroom, currently used as a study- Family bathroom with hydro-massage corner bath, basin, suspended bidet and toiletOutside space: 8,000 sqm of land, which is mostly quite steep hillsideSpace to install swimming pool - project has been approvedAdvantages:Excellent location for holiday home or permanent residenceBuilt to current building standardsWeaknesses:Part on the land in front of the house belongs to a neighbour - who is prepared to sell it.Distances:3 kms Valdottavo (nearest village with shops etc)10 kms - Bagni di Lucca (thermal spa)16 kms - Lucca40 kms - Viareggio (beach)40 kms - Pisa airport60 kms - Abetone (skiing)80 kms - 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 and performance index: requested from vendorAdditional 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) at 21%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 significantlyBuy property in Tuscany: Country house for sale in Tuscany