Mixed-Use Building with Commercial Unit and Residence in Montale

For sale in Montale (PT), Fugnano area, a 250 sqm building to be renovated. Includes 150 sqm commercial premises with courtyard and a two-level apartment. Ideal for a home-business project or real estate investment. General Description: In the quiet and strategic area of Fugnano, within the municipality of Montale, we offer for sale an interesting real estate complex of approximately 250 total sqm. The property stands out for its multi-functional nature, combining a large commercial unit on the ground floor with a private residence on the upper floors. Requiring complete renovation, the building represents an ideal "blank canvas" for investors or professionals wishing to create a tailor-made project, joining their business activity with their primary home in a context of independence and visibility. Interior Description: The interior space is rationally distributed over three levels: Ground Floor (Commercial Area): Houses a shop-use premises of approximately 150 covered sqm. The area consists of four large main rooms, a hallway, and a toilet. At the back, internally connected, are two additional rooms for storage/warehouse use, essential for the logistics of a commercial or artisanal business. First and Second Floors (Residential Area): Accessible via an exclusive internal staircase from the commercial premises, the apartment develops on the first floor with a hallway, eat-in kitchen, dining room, two bedrooms, and a bathroom. On the second floor is an attic of equal size, internally accessible and perfect for recovery as accessory space or further living volume. Exterior Description: The property is accompanied by an exclusive courtyard of approximately 20 sqm located at the rear of the commercial unit. This private outdoor space, though compact, provides essential outlet for ventilation or for creating a reserved technical area. The building's facade and its position in Fugnano guarantee good visibility for the ground-floor business while maintaining the necessary privacy for the residence above. Main Features: Total surface area: 250 sqm Commercial area (Ground Floor): 150 sqm Residential area (1st+2nd floor): Approx. 100 sqm Total rooms: 10 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 (with potential for a second) Garden/Courtyard: 20 sqm private Condition: To be renovated Heating: Autonomous Location: Fugnano, Montale (PT) Utility Details: The building requires a complete overhaul of all systems (water, electricity, and heating). The independent structure allows for autonomous utility management and offers the opportunity, during renovation, to implement modern energy efficiency solutions such as heat pumps and thermal break window frames, benefiting from current building incentives. Uses and Potential: This property offers extraordinary potential for various purposes. It is the perfect solution for a craftsman or a shopkeeper looking for a large operational headquarters with a warehouse and the convenience of living on the floor above. From an investment perspective, the generous square footage and dual use allow for hypothesized splitting into multiple housing units or the creation of a modern loft with an attached showroom, capitalizing on the residential growth in the Montale area. Local Real Estate Market: Montale is confirmed as one of the most appreciated residential areas in the Pistoia province, thanks to its proximity to Prato and main motorway links. While average prices for standard habitable used property stand at around € 1,850 per square meter, properties to be renovated with sizes exceeding 200 sqm offer very interesting capital gain margins. Investing in a commercial unit with a residence in Fugnano allows for acquiring the asset at competitive values (around € 1,100 - € 1,300/sqm in its current state) and then repositioning it on the market with a significantly higher value post-renovation. Tourist and Historical Information: Montale is a town rich in history, located at the foot of the Pistoia Apennines and once a vital node along the route between Pistoia and Florence. The locality of Fugnano preserves the charm of ancient Tuscan hillside settlements, surrounded by olive groves and nature trails. A short distance away is the majestic Smilea Castle, a medieval fortification transformed into a noble villa that today hosts cultural events and contemporary art exhibitions. The area is renowned for its quality of life, offering the perfect balance between the productivity of the plain and the quiet of the Pistoia hills, with a gastronomic tradition linked to the genuine flavors of the territory and proximity to the historic art cities of Pistoia, 2017 Capital of Culture, and Prato. Distances: Montale Center: 2 km Pistoia (Center): 10 km Prato (Center): 12 km Florence: 30 km Florence Airport: 25 km A11 Motorway Junction (Prato Ovest): 8 km