unique luxury eco village in tuscany
The Village
This is an investment purchase of mainly off-plan properties. Some may be available completed. Photos of finished exteriors/interiors are for illustration of style only. Work is nearly complete in the first building (C). There are 5 apartments available off plan in buildings D and B.
Photovoltaic power, and use of old and salvaged materials and elements in the design
The Location
This brand new development of high end eco apartments is in an idyllic location 9km from Barga and 40km from Lucca. With fantastic views. it is only 900 metres from a typical village with a bakery, post office and grocers / bar / snack bar. Just outside the village (approx 2km away) there is a highly regarded traditional restaurant. Pisa airport can be reached in about an hour. The ease of access to some of the world’s most famous towns and cities, art, history, culture, food and the stunning beauty of the Garfagnana landscape makes for a truly outstanding home and a great investment opportunity with a good rental income.
Aspects
► Superb views
► Great location with easy access to famous towns and cities, the sea, skiing, local amenities
► Photovoltaic power
► Swimming pool
► Recreation areas – bocce (bowls), pizza oven, barbecue, picnic area.
► Property management including for those who wish to rent out
► Excellent investment opportunity with good rental potential
Purchase Process
You can reserve an apartment with a €5,000 deposit, then the preliminary contract is signed within about 4-8 weeks at which a 25% deposit (minus the reservation fee) is paid. Stage payments are then due at various stages of the build until the final payment is payable at completion of the sale and handover of the property. Depending on which property you buy, the time between preliminary contract and completion is usually 18-24 months. For completed properties, completion can be within 2-3 months.
Build Progress
Construction is nearly complete in the first building, Building C. Work is about to start on the second building, Building D. Plans for the next building, Building B, have just been released. You are welcome to visit at any time, please request an appointment or to express your interest in the apartments below. See below for updates.
PURCHASE PROCESS
Reservation
You can reserve an apartment with a deposit of €5,000.
If you wish to reserve, we will need - a copy of your passport, your residential address, your email, occupation and marital status.
Preliminary Contract
The preliminary contract needs to be signed within 4-6 weeks of reservation, either at the notary's office in Italy or we can let you know how to arrange power of attorney. A deposit of 25% is payable at preliminary contract (minus the €5,000 reservation deposit already paid).
For apartments which are nearly completed, a deposit of 40-50% is payable at preliminary contract.
Staged Payments
Staged payments are payable as the work progresses, when your apartment has the roof on ( 20%), is 50% complete (20%), 80% complete (15%), and the balance is due at completion.
Delivery Timing
For apartments in Building B, delivery will be within 24 months of the signing of the preliminary contract.
For apartment C2, delivery will be within 4 months.