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

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Reference: 171510

Bedrooms: 9
Bathrooms: 7
Floor Size: 3,000 m2
Plot Size: 12 hectares / 29.65 acres

Features

Terrace
Fruit Trees
Vineyard or Wine Making
Fireplace
Original Features
Possible Extra Dwellings
Potential for Income
Panoramic View
South Facing
Turn Key Good Condition

Details

PRICE REDUCED - A classic hillside residence dating back to the 17th century with panoramic views, parkland a chapel and ample guest accommodation.
In total the estate has 12 hectares of land and 3,000 sqm of floor area across the main villa, the casa colonica with its two guest apartments, the small unrestored convent, the chapel and the two floor ‘Tinnaia’.
The villa has been restored to the highest possible standard whilst original features have been preserved and restored with meticulous detail. Throughout, there are original frescos, impressive fireplaces and stone/terracotta features.

There are two principal entrances into the main villa, one from the lower terrace into the ground floor hall and one into the first floor leading into the principal reception rooms of the property.

The villa has maintained its traditional layout with the services rooms and storage to be found on the ground floor and the piano nobile on the first floor providing grand reception rooms, a large open plan kitchen, a library and dining room. Many of these rooms have original paint and fresco work and enjoy wonderful views across the valley. Leading off the kitchen one accesses the villa’s terraces and the shaded summer dining pergola.

Via the grand central stairway one accesses the second floor bedroom accommodation and 3 bathrooms. In total there are 5 bedrooms but the current layout provides 3 bedroom suites, each with sitting/dressing area, bedroom and bathroom.

Adjoining the main villa are two guest apartments, each with two bedrooms. These spacious residences provide independent living with open plan living-dining areas and contemporary style interiors.

In total there are 12 hectares of land accompanying the villa. The land includes olive groves, vegetable and flower gardens, mature fruit orchards, parkland and south facing vineyards (currently unused).

The unrestored ex-convent (approx. 400 sqm) and a two storey tinnaia provide development potential. A business could be run from the property, also hosting weddings, thanks to the private chapel which remains consecrated

The villa sits nestled within a charming Lucchese village. As is typical in many of these hilltop villages, the villa was the principal noble residence in the area with commanding views of the villages and surrounding landscape. Within the village there is a small bar and shop a five minute walk from the villa from which basic provisions can be purchase. The city of Lucca itself is just 15 minutes by car and within 40 minutes one arrives at Pisa airport or the Tuscan coast (Forte dei Marmi). 1 hour from 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.