Trilocale in Sp35
Nel caratteristico borgo di Roburent capoluogo, piacevole località montana della provincia di Cuneo, immersa nel verde e nella tranquillità delle Alpi Liguri, proponiamo in vendita appartamento situato al terzo piano, completamente da ristrutturare. L'abitazione è composta da ingresso, cucina abitabile con accesso al…
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Not before the basics are done
Condition not stated in the listingSee what needs doing and what each job costs
At €23,000 (€277/m²), the purchase price is very low, but the apartment needs a complete renovation estimated at about €91,300, bringing the effective cost to roughly €1,377/m² versus €664/m² for comparable local stock. The listing does not say whether the building or major systems are in good condition, so the apparent discount is outweighed by renovation risk.
More on the house and the area
The strongest feature is the exceptional mountain-and-village outlook from the balcony and windows, with a picturesque Alpine setting and church-centered borgo atmosphere. Inside, this is a real, roofed 83 sqm apartment with two bedrooms, a kitchen, bathroom, floors, and abundant natural light, but the dated finishes and stated need for complete renovation keep it firmly in project territory rather than move-in-ready living.
All the services redone, bathrooms, kitchen, windows. The structure is left alone.
Turnkey, facade and insulation included.
Our read of the photos, €1,100/m², falls in this band.
Materials only, work you may do yourself€33,000 – €49,000
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.
- The apartment is advertised as completely requiring renovation, including modernization of the dated kitchen, bathroom, finishes, and systems.
- The building exterior and common surroundings look tired, so renovation costs may be substantial relative to the €23,000 purchase price.
- Third-floor access and the steep mountain setting may be practical considerations, especially in winter.
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 67/100The Ligurian Alps and the first Maritime Alpine valleys are within this area, with wooded ridges and narrow valleys around the Casotto and Corsaglia streams. The cluster sits in the Monregalese hill country at the transition from Piedmont foothills to mountain terrain. The nearest ski lifts are the small lifts of Frabosa Soprana and Prato Nevoso/Artesina in the Mondolè area, roughly 25–35 km away, so outside the immediate landscape but relevant for winter access. The nearest town of size is Mondovì, which has a substantial historic upper town, services, and rail connections. This part of the province is known for hazelnuts, pasture, mixed woodland, and stone villages in the lower Alpine valleys.