Contrada Lenza, Isca sullo Ionio
Contrada Lenza, Isca sullo Ionio. Habitable, autonomo heating, 500 m from the sea.
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Can you move in?
Livable, but something basic is worn out
See what needs doing and what each job costs
Bright, contemporary interiors feel move-in ready and are very photogenic, while the building exterior shows aged, peeling plaster that needs work. Habitable and close to the sea, but check which photos are renders and confirm outdoor space and bathroom details before dreaming of immediate occupancy.
- Exterior facade looks run-down and will likely need repair.
- No clear private garden/terrace shown; outdoor space and sea access are unclear.
- Some listing photos appear to be digital renders – verify which rooms are fully finished.
- Listing data shows 0 bathrooms — confirm actual bathroom count and plumbing.
The area around
Location score 68/100The Ionian coast is at the foot of the settlement, with a long beach at Badolato Marina and the broad coastal strip running toward Soverato. The area rises quickly inland into the Serre Calabresi, with wooded hills and ridges visible within a short distance. The Torrente Gallipari valley cuts down from the interior to the sea here. Soverato is the nearest town of size, with services, shops and a railway station on the Ionian line. The area is known for the preserved hill village of Badolato above the marina and for olive groves and citrus on the coastal side of this part of Calabria.