4 bedroom Apartment for sale with panoramic view in Florence, Tuscany

1,800,000 EUR 1,548,000 GBP 1,944,000 USD

Reference: 179299

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 260 m2

Features

Terrace
Elevator
Panoramic View
Parking
Turn Key Good Condition

Details

Impressive and historic apartment within easy reach of the centre of Florence with fabulous rural views and extensive communal gardens. A peaceful and easily maintained property, and yet full of character and style .

The apartment is situated on the first floor of the villa, accessed via the grand stairway or the newly installed lift. On entering, one is immediately struck by the high ceilings, the light and airy environment, the marble floors throughout and the quality of the fixtures and fittings. The corridor that runs the length of the property gives access to the reception rooms, the bedrooms and the spacious terrace. This distribution allows a high level of privacy to each of the bedrooms.

Highlights of the property include a panoramic terrace and a wonderful ‘salone’ with painted fresco ceiling, just waiting for the finishing touches. This therefore allows the new owner to decide the layout to suit their needs; one can however presume that four en suite bedrooms , a kitchen and two reception rooms is the envisaged layout.

Gardens and Grounds- The grandiose facades of the villa date back centuries and provide a dramatic background to all areas of the grounds. In total there are over 2 hectares of communal land surrounding the villa which residents are free to enjoy. A swimming pool is planned by the condominium with upfront costs already paid by the current owner. The grounds also provide ample parking with two designated parking spaces and ample spaces for guests; all set back from the villa.

Located in the Piazzale Michaelangelo area of Florence, just 5 minutes by car into the centre or indeed walking distance. Florence Peretola airport is just 20 minutes by car, Pisa airport 30 minutes and the Tuscan Coast is 1 hour. The rolling Tuscan countryside is immediately on the doorstep of the property.

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Italy Property Buying Guide

1. Making the Offer to Purchase (Offerta)

Once you have found the property you wish to purchase you will start the process by making a formal offer to the vendor, the estate agent will act on your behalf and put forward the offer, a deposit will be made available, generally around (10,000 - 20,000 EUR). Once the vendor has accepted the offer it will be formalised in writing to the vendor in both English and Italian. If this is accepted the deposit (Caparra Confirmatoria) will be paid to the vendor. This will form a legally binding contract. Neither party may withdraw at this point, the sale can be forced by either party or a claim for damages can be made. If the purchaser withdraws their deposit will be lost, if the vendor withdraws the purchaser can claim twice the deposit in compensation.

2. Signing the Preliminary Contract (Compromesso or Contratto preliminare)

The next step will take place between 1 and 3 months after the offer has been accepted, this is a formal agreement between the vendor and purchaser to sell and buy the property, this agreement is the Preliminary Contract and will contain the conditions and terms of the sale. It is important at this stage that you have a full understanding of all the details contained in the contract. We would strongly recommend that you appoint a Notary who is fluent in English. This document will include the purchase price, a detailed description of the property including completion date and will cover any obligations placed upon the buyer and the vendor. All information relating to the property including any planning permissions for the property and the cadastral details (a public record, survey, or map of the value, extent, and ownership of land as a basis of taxation). Once the Preliminary Contract (Contratto preliminare) has been signed a further deposit (Caparra Confirmatoria) will be paid, this will generally be 10% - 20% of the purchase price. There will also be an estate agents Commission Fee (Provvigione) which will need to be paid at this point.

3. Signing the Final Deed of Sale (Rogito or Atto Notarile)

The purchaser must have a bank account in order to make the purchase on completion. The signing of the final deed of sale which will authorise the transfer of the property must be overseen by a Notary (Notaio). The buyer will select and hire the Notary, but they are members of an independent body of public/professionals who will draft the purchase deed, they will oversee the passing of the title legally from the vendor to the purchaser. The Notary will also verify the legality of the documentation and registration with the Conservatoria dei Registri Immobiliari and the Local Land Register.

4. Formalities to be observed after Completion

Foreign buyers should obtain a certified copy of the Purchase Deed (Rogito), which the Notary will have lodged with the authorities. Generally this will be available to collect around 2 – 3 weeks after completion. The Notary will also give you a form to complete for the the local authority (Questura) who will have been given formal notice of the purchase. Your Notary will help you to complete this form. You will need to contact the utilities companies to set up new contracts (power, water, telephone, gas etc.). If the property is a flat, the condominium manager (Amministratore del condominio) should be informed of change of ownership of the property.

IMPORTANT - Disclaimer : All information provided is believed to be current and provided free of charge. No liability can be accepted for the reliability of the information and statements made as this is obtained from 3rd parties. We always recommend you take legal advice from a fully qualified Lawyer or Notary before buying a property overseas.