5 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic view in Lucca, Tuscany

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Reference: 170529

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5
Floor Size: 2,825 m2
Plot Size: 111 hectares / 274.29 acres

Features

Good Condition
Fruit Trees
Hot Tub or Sauna
Fireplace
Possible Extra Dwellings
Panoramic View

Details

The epitomy of luxury living in Italy, an exclusive property located in the hills of Lucca where this ancient villa has its origins in the late XVth and early XVIth centuries. Peacefully located in a green and rural setting, the villa benefits from magnificent views over the rolling hills of Tuscany stretching all the way to the sea.

The villa has an elongated structure, typical of the Lucca style, and its façade is embellished with ornate windows with simple and elegant stone cornices and a characteristic portal. The front entrance to the villa is has a wonderful double staircase with a beautiful Italian garden below.

The villa is spread over five floors. In the basement there is a billiard room connected directly to the garden. The basement also hosts a large dining room, a living room with an big stone fireplace, two bathrooms, a spacious kitchen with adjoining pantry and refrigerated cellar. From the entrance on the ground floor there is a spacious living room with a fireplace and bright French windows, a dining room, a second living room with fireplace, a study, a bathroom and a main bedroom with bathroom, wardrobe-room and a small living room.
The first floor completes the sleeping area with three bedrooms with bathrooms, a service room with bathroom and a studio with bathroom.
The upper floor consists of laundry rooms.

In addition to the residence, the property includes an impressive farm consisting of several rural buildings and dedicated to the production of oil from the olive groves on the property that are distributed over a total of 111 hectares.

Complimenting the villa's historic authenticity and individuality, the property has been completely renovated and modernised and boasts many luxurious features including a heated outdoor pool and jacuzzi as well as a private helipad.

Villa: 1.220 m2
bedroom with bathrooms: 4
main bedroom with bathrooms: 1
bathrooms: 3
living rooms: 3
dining rooms: 2
kitchen: 1

plus other rooms and technical areas

4 country houses: 620 m2
2 churches: 120 m2
Farm and farmhouses: 865 m2
Heated pool with jacuzzi
Heliport
Aqueduct
Wood
Olive groves
Total ground surface: 111 ha

Lucca km 19 - Viareggio km 7 - Forte dei Marmi km 18 - Golf Club km 9 - Thermal Baths km 18 - Pisa airport km 37 - Highway exit: exit Lucca ovest/Viareggio/Genova km 13.

Lucca was founded by the Etruscans and became a Roman colony in 180 BC. The Holy Face of Lucca (or Volto Santo), a major relic supposedly carved by Nicodemus, arrived in 742. It became prosperous through the silk trade that began in the 11th century, and came to rival the silks of Byzantium. During the 10-11th centuries Lucca was the capital of the feudal margravate of Tuscany, more or less independent but owing nominal allegiance to the Holy Roman Emperor. After the death of Matilda of Tuscany, the city began to constitute itself an independent commune. For almost 500 years, Lucca remained an independent republic.
In 1314, internal discord allowed Uguccione della Faggiuola of Pisa to make himself lord of Lucca. The Lucchesi expelled him two years later, and handed over the city to another condottiere Castruccio Castracani, under whose rule it became a leading state in central Italy. Lucca rivalled Florence until Castracani's death in 1328. On 22 and 23 September 1325, in the battle of Altopascio, Castracani defeated Florence's Guelphs. Occupied by the troops of Louis of Bavaria, the city was sold to a rich Genoese, Gherardino Spinola, then seized by the king of Bohemia. Pawned to the Rossi of Parma, ceded to Martino della Scala of Verona, sold to the Florentines, surrendered to the Pisans, and then nominally liberated by the emperor Charles IV. Lucca managed, at first as a democracy, and after 1628 as an oligarchy, to maintain its independence alongside of Venice and Genoa, and painted the word Libertas on its banner until the annextion to the Reign of Italy, in 1860.

The rectangular grid of its historical centre preserves the Roman street plan, and the Piazza San Michele occupies the site of the ancient forum. Traces of the amphitheatre can still be seen in the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro. Dante spent some of his exile in Lucca. Dante’s Divine Comedy includes many references to the great feudal families who had huge jurisdictions with administrative and judicial rights.

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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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