Unique Tuscan Eco Apartments in Wonderful Location

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ITALY, TUSCANY, LUCCA, BARGA

4 APARTMENTS AVAILABLE

WEBSITE – BORGODIROCCACASELLA.COM

KEY POINTS:

-THIS IS AN INVESTMENT PURCHASE OF OFF-PLAN PROPERTIES. PHOTOS OF FINISHED EXTERIORS/INTERIORS ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION OF STYLE ONLY. WORK IS ONGOING ON THE FIRST BUILDING (C). MOST APARTMENTS IN C AND D HAVE BEEN SOLD, EXCEPT FOR ONE REMAINING IN C WHICH IS NEARLY COMPLETED, AND 2 IN D, OFF PLAN- SEE BELOW. APARTMENTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN BUILDING B.

-PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER, AND USE OF OLD AND SALVAGED MATERIALS AND ELEMENTS IN THE DESIGN

Tuscan Eco Apartments. 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.

Available off plan, this exclusive development offers a limited number of select one to four bedroom apartments and villas. The Borgo has been carefully designed by a skilled architectural team and designers to the highest of specifications, using traditional Tuscan materials but encompassing ecological aspects, using renewable energy, reclaimed materials, natural ochre colours and salvaged feature details.

Although an eco development, the apartments will have interiors with a luxury / designer Tuscan feel. White washed beams will be combined with cotto and wood flooring along with a palette of natural light colours and a variety of natural textures. Finishes can be customised by early buyers according to taste.

The beautiful interiors combine traditional architecture with stylish contemporary living surrounded by gardens, terraces, a swimming pool and communal relaxation areas including a BBQ area, a communal wood burning oven for pizza making and a bocce area in the woods.

The development will appeal to discerning buyers who want to make a unique investment in an established market.

Antiseismic measures built in.

10-year structural guarantee.

Comprehensive package possible covering on-site management and rental services.

SOLD – 12 APARTMENTS

APARTMENTS AVAILABLE –

NEARLY COMPLETED (1):

Building C:

Giardino (C2 – Blue)

Ground floor, 54.5 sqm, 2 bedrooms, garden 89 sqm

living room-kitchen, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, hallway

private garden 89 sqm

Price: €167,000

80% completed, delivery within 2- 3 months.

OFF PLAN (NOT BUILT YET) (6):

Building B:

Orcio (B2 – Yellow)

First floor 99 sqm, 3 bedrooms, garden 53 sqm

Living room-kitchen diner, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, larder/storeroom

Loggia, steps down to garden

Price: €318,000

Terracotta (B5 – Brown)

on 3 floors, 122 sqm, 2-3 bedrooms, garden 35 sqm

Ground floor: bedroom or taverna, storeroom, bathroom

First floor: Living room, kitchen diner

Second floor: 2 bedrooms, bathroom.

Price: €275,000

Altana (B6 – Dark Blue)

on 3 floors, 122 sqm, 2-3 bedrooms, garden 88 sqm

Ground floor: bedroom or taverna, storeroom, bathroom

First floor: Living room, kitchen diner

Second floor: 2 bedrooms, bathroom.

Price: €285,000

APARTMENTS FOR SALE PDF – V4708 APARTMENTS AVAILABLE

C2: €5,000 deposit at reservation, then 3 payments until completion.

OFF PLAN RESERVATIONS: €5,000, on signature of reservation contract. Thereafter, staged payments until completion.

Each apartment will have use of the communal pool and recreation areas, and parking (in communal car park).

Work has begun on the apartments. As work progresses, subsequent apartments will not be discounted.

Key points:

► Superb views
► Great location with easy access to famous towns and cities, the sea, skiing, local amenities
► A photovoltaic plant has been built on part of the land (hidden, on the other side of the hill) and the power can be used to provide energy to the development.
► Swimming pool, heated with solar panels.
► Recreation areas – bocce (bowls), pizza oven, barbecue, picnic area.
► Contacts with a good location property management team who can manage the properties and rentals for future buyers, source furniture etc
► Good rental potential

Location:

In a stunning hillside location 40km north of Lucca, in the scenic Garfagnana area, with fantastic views of Barga, the Serchio valley and surrounding mountains.

The land is within walking distance of a characteristic village with castle, shop, restaurant and bakery, half an hour from the beautiful city of Lucca, an hour from Pisa airport, and 45 minutes to both the sea and the ski slopes.

►Excellent location in Tuscany, an hour from Pisa airport, close to famous towns and cities, coast and ski resort
►Breathtaking scenery and views, including view of medieval Barga
►Easy access and not too high or isolated
►Close to amenities

Village within walking distance (shop, bar, bakery, post office, castle, museum), good restaurant Il Sassone di Fobbia 1.8km.
In the valley below, about 3km away, are a wealth of shops, outlets, hypermarket, restaurants, garages, banks, pharmacy, bakery etc.

STAY – if you come to view the apartments, you could stay in Barga (9km), or at the nearby Tuscany Renaissance Il Ciocco Marriott hotel (9 km)

Barga 9km medieval town BARGA OPERA FESTIVAL BARGA JAZZ FESTIVAL L’ORA DI BARGA (POEM)
Castelnuovo Garfagnana 8km – medieval town with castle, well-known for its ‘Slow Food’
Bagni di Lucca 20km – elegant spa town on river
Lucca 39km– beautiful walled city, one of Tuscany’s main attractions
Pisa 70km – the famous leaning tower, nearest international airport
Florence 120km – one of the most beautiful cities in the world, has airport
Sea 70km– down to the exclusive Versilia coast, including Pietrasanta, famous for its art and design, up to the Marble mountains. Le Cinque Terre within easy reach.
Skiing 52km – in the resort of Abetone, central Italy’s largest ski resort, just an hour away.
Grotta del Vento 16km – underground caves open to the public with fascinating minerals, stalactites etc GROTTA DEL VENTO WEBSITE

To do – the thermal baths of Bagni di Lucca, local markets, slow food, mountain climbing, fossil hunting, lakes, medieval towns and villages, hiking, the art cities of Lucca, Pisa, Florence, the sea, skiing, horseriding, fishing, potholing, canoeing.

Transport: Nearest train station 5km, nearest airports Pisa 70km, Florence, 120km