5 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside and panoramic views in Lajatico, Tuscany

3,700,000 EUR 3,219,000 GBP 3,663,000 USD

Reference: 177368

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5
Floor Size: 1,320 m2
Plot Size: 250 hectares / 617.76 acres
Work Required: None
Swimming Pool
Vineyard / Wine-making facilities and equipment

Details

In the countryside, 6 kms from Lajatico, a small village in the heart of Tuscany, this charming Tuscan farmhouse with vineyard is a short walk from Pietracassia Fortress. Sitting in a well kept garden with swimming pool and solarium, the farm is set within 250 hectares of land of which 80 have been fenced and there are 5 hectares of vineyard (Red San Giovese), 130 hectares wood and the remaining is arable land.

Lajatico is well known internationally as the birthplace of the famous lyric singer Andrea Bocelli who holds his annual concert in the nearby Theatre of the Silence which is an amazing natural amphitheatre set in the hills.

The property sits in a dominant position offering breathtaking panoramic views over the surrounding countryside and Pietracassia Fortress.

The farm consists of a building with 1,000m2 over two floors which has been left unfinished and where there is an authorised project for the creation of 12 units (holidays rentals). The water has been connected.

Lajatico council authorities have also approved the construction of a 900m2 cellar and a 250 agricultural barn/hayshed.

The villa comes with 320m2 of living space over two floors.
Ground floor consists of: double living room, kitchen, box room, boiler room and a lovely loggia where one can enjoy outdoor meals and annexed laundry.
First floor comprises: master bedroom suite, studio, kitchen and walk in wardrobe and a further 4 bedroom suites.

Heating is with wood burning stove and Lpg.

Lajatico has a central, strategic location as it is only 45 minutes drive from the closest beaches and Pisa international airport; the closest train station and motorway are 20 minutes drive and in a hour and a half it is possible to reach the most attractive cities such as Florence, Lucca, Siena and Versilia.

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Guide to the Italian Buying Process

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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