Brief description
Country villa for sale in Tuscany – Casa Angelica is a lovely villa for sale in the countryside of Lucca, in the region called Garfagnana.
It measures about 600 m2 in total and it is composed by the main house plus 3 independent apartments used for guests. The land belonging to the property is about 1 acre, including a beautiful garden, fruit trees, oak trees, a swimming pool and barbecue area.
Location
The property is located on the countryside north of Lucca, among the hills of Garfagnana. The closest town is Barga, Lucca is about 1 hour away, Pisa International Airport is about 1 hour and a half and, for the sea-lovers, the Coast of Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi is another hour and half away.
The city of Lucca is where once the Florentine noble families used to spend their summers in their mansions that are still there today as evidence.
Lucca is without doubt one of the richest Italian cities in history and charm. It is centrally located and well served by motorways, which makes it an ideal place to live. Lucca is also called the ‘city of 100 churches’ and is famous for its ancient walls, which completely surround the historical center.
The location is strategic; in fact Lucca is one of the most attractive cities to live in due to its proximity to the most frequented destinations in Tuscany: the Tuscan coast/beaches in Versilia which is just 15 km away and Florence city which is just an 1-hour drive. Lucca is also very easily accessible, the Pisa airport is 30 minutes drive away and Florence airport is only 45 minutes.
Few people know, but in Lucca is one of Steve Jobs’s favorite restaurants: http://www.ristorantebutterfly.it/index.php. In the city center you can also dine in the Lucca Center of Contemporary Art at the famous Michelin star restaurant ‘The funnel’ http://www.limbuto.it. In summer you can get involved by the high energy of the magical music of rock bands like Motörhead at the http://www.summer-festival.com and for comics fans around the world the Lucca Comics museum is a must see! http://www.luccacomicsandgames.com/it / lcg / home /
Description in detail
With a total measurement of approximately 600 m2 of living space, Casa Angelica includes 3 independent guest apartments in addition to the main house.
- The main house has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 kitchen, dining room, sitting room, family room, a study/playroom and a laundry room;
- The first guest apartment has 2 bedrooms, a bathroom with shower, sitting room with a wood burning fireplace, kitchen and dining room;
- The second guest apartment has 1 bedroom and bath with shower, a sitting room with wood pellet stove, kitchen and dining room. Outside there is a large private terrace with stunning views;
- Finally there is a studio apartment with a full size kitchen and a large private terrace with views over the landscape as well.
The extensive grounds, which are set in a secluded area, include a newly built swimming pool, a garden with raised beds, fruit trees, mature oak trees including one that is about 200 years old and a long established topiary. There are two gates to enter the property from the main road and ample parking for several cars.
Current state and condition
The property is in good and fully functional condition, equipt with all modern amenties and appliances.
Utilities
Utilities are all present.
Land registry details
The property is in good standing and in compliance with local building and zoning regulations. When the sale is registered under private person, it is subject to a mortgage and cadastral registry fee, following laws for the specific case/circumstances depending on the kind of acquirer.
Potential use
The property is a perfect solution to be immediately experienced and used as a second home during the summer periods and / or to go on being managed on international circuits of tourist rentals, that at the moment generate an interesting income.