Refurbished 5 bedroom House for sale with panoramic view in Montecatini, Tuscany

1,650,000 EUR 1,419,000 GBP 1,782,000 USD

Reference: 235656

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5
Plot Size: 0.9 hectares / 2.22 acres

Features

Terrace
Air Conditioning
Possible Extra Dwellings
Potential for Income
Panoramic View
Private
Quiet Area
Parking
Good Condition

Details

Totally restored and beautifully presented 5 bedroom stone built country house, with its origins dating from the early 19th Century, full of authentic style yet with modern facilities and much improved layout.

This superb property is located in a quiet setting, yet just 3 minutes from the centre of the picturesque village of Montecatini. Pisa airport can be reached in approximately 45 minutes, the coast with sandy beaches in 40 minutes and the Etruscan city of Volterra in approximately 15 minutes.

The main house on the first floor (ground floor on one side) offers a spacious apartment that is ideal for permanent living, while the 3 apartments on the ground floor offer perfect accommodation for guests. The current owner has successfully rented out these apartments, but of course they can also serve as a private home for friends, children, grandchildren. The object has an ideal location that combines good accessibility with a fantastic view.

The views are phenomenal, both from the main house as from the apartments and extends for tens of km over the hills of the Val di Cecina.
Volterra is also a beautiful sight.

Upper floor: accessible on one side by an external staircase, on the other side at the level of the carport where there is also a large terrace and a small loggia. On this level is the main apartment with a total surface of approximately 225m2 and consisting of: spacious living room with an open kitchen and access to a huge loggia with large windows that can be opened, 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 beautiful complete bathrooms, 1 with a bath. In the centre of the apartment is a corridor that connects all rooms and a small storage room.

Ground floor: 3 apartments, each with living/kitchen and bathroom and bedroom. The largest apartment has the living room separated from the kitchen. This living room can also serve as an extra bedroom. All 3 apartments have an external terrace. Also on this level there is a laundry room and a small storage area

The house stands on a plot of approximately 9,000m2 on which a large swimming pool (14 x 7m) has been installed. It has 2 carports and a parking space for several cars.

Recent central heating system (2019) in all rooms except for the large loggia which is equipped with a beautiful wood stove. Air conditioning (2019). 3 car charging points (22kW/h), Wi-Fi.

In short, a house with the character of an authentic Tuscan farmhouse combined with modern comfort, in a sublime location. Absolutely interesting as an investment, but also for those looking for a second home where the whole family can relax and enjoy Tuscan life.

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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.

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