Casa indipendente in Largo pianetta s.n.c, Orsomarso,
Casa indipendente in Largo pianetta s.n.c, Orsomarso,. Habitable.
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Livable, but something basic is worn out
In the listingHabitableSee what needs doing and what each job costs
Small habitable 30 m² house asking €28,000; with a modest €200/m² refresh the effective price is about €34,000 (≈€1,133/m²). That is over four times the regional median of €270/m², so this looks overpriced despite the many photos and panoramic location.
More on the house and the area
A tidy, habitable little two-room house with a recently fitted kitchenette and bathroom; move-in ready. Its real appeal is the dramatic mountain/valley view and very low price, but the home is compact, sits in a tight alley and the exterior needs attention for moisture.
Decoration, tired fittings, a bathroom or a kitchen. The house is liveable as it stands.
Our read of the photos is €200/m². There is no published price band below €350/m², so the range is that figure widened by the spread of the lightest band.
Materials only, work you may do yourself€2,000 – €4,000
Wiring, water and sanitary work of any kind, heating, air conditioning and gas go to a registered firm by law, and so do flues and the air openings for gas appliances. That labour stays in the bill. Yours is the stripping out, plaster, paint, floors, tiling and carpentry.
Labour is 61% of a renovation price on average and 67% at the median, across 191 items of the Emilia-Romagna 2025 public price list. Materials are the rest. An averaged price list, not a quote.
Materials you buy yourself carry 22% VAT; supplied by the firm doing the work they go at the 10% renovation rate. On a €30,000 materials bill that is €3,600 of extra tax.
Household wiring installed before 13 March 1990 counts as compliant if it has a main breaker with overcurrent protection, protection against direct contact and a 30 mA RCD. Having a firm bring the existing wiring up to that and certify it is the cheapest lawful route.
- Very small (30 m²) — best for 1–2 people or as a holiday base
- Narrow alley access and external steps — limited street access
- Exterior shows damp staining — check dampproofing and roof/drainage
Estimate from the listing and its photos, not a survey. Treat it as the starting point for your own quotes. An Italian builder's quote is normally written without VAT and without design fees, so add about a quarter to any figure a firm gives you.
The area around
Location score 78/100The western foothills of the Pollino and Orsomarso mountains are within the 15 km radius, with steep wooded slopes and narrow valleys around the upper Lao basin. The Lao River runs through this area, and the Valle del Fiume Lao forms part of Pollino National Park. The Tyrrhenian coast is close by, with the shore around Scalea and Santa Maria del Cedro just beyond the hills. The nearest town of size is Scalea, which provides the main rail station, supermarkets and everyday services on the coast. This part of northern Calabria is known for mountain villages above the Tyrrhenian side and for the Lao valley.