Village/town House - For Sale - North..

Attractive Tuscan farmhouse which has been tastefully restored and is set in a hilltop village overlooking the Pescaglia valley, with a restaurant within walking distance.The property is on two floors:Ground floorLarge sitting room with fireplaceEat-in kitchen with door leading to a panoramic terraceStorage roomLaundry / cloakroomFirst floorDouble bedroomTwo single bedroomsBathroomOutbuildingsThe property has a 180 sqm barn on two floors, which needs to be completely restored except for the roof which was renovated recently.Outside spaceAttractive large panoramic paved terraceGarden with gazebo which has plenty of space to build a pool, after obtaining the relevant permissions.9,000 sqm of terraced land (adjacent to the house) which has an olive grove, orchard and woodland.Parking on the property and a private driveway up to the house.AdvantagesGood size barn, which once restored, could provide further accommodation or be a studio.WeaknessesA quarry is visible on the other side of the valleyDistances:17 km Bagni di Lucca (thermal spa)24 km Lucca38 km Viareggio (beach)48 km Pisa airport55 km Abetone (skiing)91 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: G Performance index: 492,5 kwh/sqm p.a.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 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 valueb) 2nd home, or non-resident: 9% of declared valuec) 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: House for sale in Tuscany