Rustico/casale in Contrada Palombaraccia
CASOLARE COLONICO CORRIDONIA C O R R I D O N I A – Contrada Palombaraccia, nella campagna adiacente il fiume Fiastra, in prossimità della strada comunale asfaltata, proponiamo in vendita edificio colonico ( completamente da ristrutturare) e relativi accessori pertinenziali, anch’essi da recuperare. Il fabbricato…
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
Although the asking price is €170/m², the entire 500 m² property is described as completely needing renovation, bringing the estimated all-in cost to about €635,000 (€1,270/m²), far above comparable local stock at €295/m². The countryside location is 24 km from the sea, and the listing does not say whether utilities, permits, or residential conversion details are in place.
More on the house and the area
A handsome traditional Marche farmhouse with a large private court, mature trees, and attractive rolling countryside views. However, it is sold completely to renovate, so despite the setting and generous land, this is a major restoration project rather than a ready-to-live-in home.
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€198,000 – €293,000
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 farmhouse is explicitly completely to renovate, with no interior photos showing current livability.
- The outbuildings also require recovery, and substantial renovation costs are likely.
- Utilities, structural condition, access, and the status of the two wells need verification.
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 68/100The cluster sits in the rolling, agricultural hills typical of inland Marche: vineyards, olive groves, mixed woodland and arable fields surround the town. The Apennine ridge (Sibillini area) lies to the west and is visible from higher ground; the higher peaks and the nearest ski lifts in the Sibillini are roughly 1–1.5 hours’ drive. The Adriatic coast lies to the east; coastal towns nearby include Civitanova Marche and Porto Recanati, which provide beaches, a port and access to the A14 motorway and regional rail. The nearest towns of size are Recanati (approximately 10–12 km away) with a medieval centre and the house of the poet Giacomo Leopardi, and Civitanova Marche on the coast with larger transport links and seaside amenities. Macerata itself contains the 19th‑century Sferisterio, an open‑air arena that hosts an annual opera festival. The area is agricultural with local production of wine and olive oil and the region’s food and craft traditions present in local markets. The closest airport is Ancona–Falconara to the north, about 30–45 minutes’ drive depending on traffic.