Quadrilocale in Via Nicola Barbato 7
Riferimento: VRA22988 Proponiamo in vendita un Appartamento di 120 mq posto al secondo piano, all’interno di uno stabile di tre piani non ascensorato. L’immobile gode di doppia esposizione e dispone di due balconi, che contribuiscono a rendere gli ambienti luminosi e ben arieggiati. Internamente è composto da ingresso,…
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Condition not stated in the listingSee what needs doing and what each job costs
At €77,000 (€642/m²), the estimated effective cost is about €101,000, or €842/m² after allowing for moderate updates; this is well above the local €485/m² benchmark. Sea-front location, 120 m², two balconies and a functional layout add value, but the G energy rating and unspecified condition limit the deal quality.
More on the house and the area
A bright, spacious and clearly usable apartment with polished marble flooring, generous rooms, balconies and a strong traditional Italian feel. The ornate dining furniture and decorative finishes add character, but the overall look is dated rather than exceptional, and the gallery proves little about the views or exterior.
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€8,000 – €13,000
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.
- Dated interiors, bathroom fixtures and kitchen would likely benefit from modernization.
- Second-floor apartment in a building without an elevator.
- No sea view or exterior setting is shown, despite the coastal location.
- Energy class G may imply higher running costs.
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 72/100The area is on the Strait of Sicily coast, with beaches and low coastal ground around Sciacca and a hilly agricultural interior of olive groves and vineyards. The Belice valley lies to the east and the lower Platani valley is within the wider surrounding area. The nearest substantial town is Sciacca itself, which has a port, a large historic centre, and a long-established spa tradition linked to thermal waters. The area is known for fishing, ceramics, and olive oil.