4 bedroom Apartment for sale in Florence, Tuscany

4,500,000 EUR 3,870,000 GBP 4,860,000 USD

Reference: 204548

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 510 m2
Plot Size: 300 m2

Features

Balcony
Air Conditioning
Original Features
Elevator
Turn Key Good Condition

Details

In one of the most sought after residential areas of Florence, this superb apartment is part of an historical palazzo which dates back to 1904.

The apartment is on the noble floor at garden level and although being within walking distance of the historic city centre it is part of a peaceful leafy neighbourhood and unusually in the heart of the city it comes with a garden.

The palazzo houses six apartments and with its impressive architecture and typical Florentine characteristics it dominates a small residential square.

The apartment comes with 510m2 of living space which is spread over two floors with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light. Completely renovated in 2008 by
the current owners the property offers a high level of finish which retains the features of the period and comes with fresh modern furnishings.

Comprising four bedrooms, four bathrooms, open plan kitchen & dining room with formal living room, a living room / study with access to balcony, pantry, cantina, store room, and a limonaia converted into office space in the garden.

The property for sale offers many unique features such as original frescoes found in the living room/study and master bedroom, bathrooms furnished in marble and a balcony with historic frescoes and ornate wooden beams. There are two access points, one via a lift and
the other on street level via the private parking.

The property has been restored and fitted with state of the art security systems and camera surveillance, as well as in-built audio system and air-con.

Grounds & Garden
The only apartment in the palazzo to have a garden, this green and peaceful area
offers a beautiful view of the rear facade of the palazzo. It is extremely rare to
find such a large and private garden this close the city centre. A patio perfect for
alfresco dining is accessed directly off the kitchen. There is a converted
limonaia at the far end of the garden which now serves as an office.

The home is located in the Bellosguardo/San Frediano neighbourhood, kno
wn for its views of the city, trendy restaurants, parks and artisan quarter. The
neighbourhood is within walking distance of the historic centre of Florence.

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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.