8 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside and panoramic views in Capannori, Tuscany

1,000,000 EUR 860,000 GBP 1,080,000 USD

Reference: 236095

Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 7

Features

Terrace
Fruit Trees
Vineyard or Wine Making
Gym
Hot Tub or Sauna
Fireplace
Renewable Energy
Possible Extra Dwellings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Panoramic View
Private
Quiet Area
Parking
Good Condition

Details

Prestigious 8 bedroom country estate, which is ideally situated within a quiet setting in the municipality of Capannori and right in the heart of Pisa hills.

Built in 1920, this superb recently restored property has been tastefully refurbished and is set out over 3 floors. There is also a guest house and a good sized garden with a swimming pool, barbecue, playground and various outdoor dining areas.

With lovely panoramic views over the surrounding olive groves and vineyards, this superb property is in a quiet setting, yet just 10 minutes from the A11 motorway, which leads to the most attractive towns of Tuscany such as Florence, Pistoia, Lucca and Pisa as well as the Tirrenica Coast and the Appenninpo, and at the same time it is also close to 2 important spa centres like Monsummano Terme and Montecatini Terme.

Main villa - 535m2:
Ground floor: entrance halls, living room, bedroom with a French door leading to the outside, bathroom and a dining room with a fireplace.

First floor: large living area with a fitted and equipped kitchen and a sitting room with sofas and satellite TV, 2 French doors with access to a loggia and an external staircase leads back to the ground floor. From the kitchen there is access to a terrace, which is ideal to enjoy outdoor breakfasts. Double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, single bedroom, another double bedroom, bathroom and a laundry.

Second floor: double bedroom with an en-suite shower room and a single bedroom with a bathroom.

Guest house - 160m2 (30m from the main building): open living room/bar, double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom with a hydro massage bath, billiard room and gym.

Outside: the estate is surrounded by a well-kept and completely fenced 3,500m2 garden with hedges to ensure intimacy and privacy, but at the same time do not block the amazing views over the surrounding countryside.

Access to the estate is through a gate and a parking area. The garden boasts Mediterranean herbs and scrubs, olive trees, cypresses, flowers and there is also a living space for children with a table tennis table, swing, slide as well as a gazebo with a table, chairs and barbecue to enjoy outdoor meals.

The swimming pool is set on a side of the garden, just a few metres from the farmhouse and the dependance. It is a rectangular shape, with stoned frame, PVC liner and it's 12 x 6m with a depth from 1.1 to 1.7m. The swimming pool can be heated up to 28 degrees, there is also a 6 seats Jacuzzi and a hot/cold water shower.

The large solarium area is fully equipped with sun beds, gazebo with chairs and table and it is supplied with electricity, to be fully enjoyed all day long.

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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.