Rustico/casale in Borgata Perlà
Bobbio Pellice, in zona Carbonieri, in direzione rifugio Barbara, proponiamo in vendita, baita libera su tre lati in borgata, raggiungibile tramite un ultimo tratto di strada sterrata percorribile a piedi, La Baita, interamente in pietra, è composta da una cantina al piano seminterrato, una camera da letto, cucina,…
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Not before the basics are done
Condition not stated in the listingMust be done first
- Bathroom
See what needs doing and what each job costs
At €12,000 (€150/m²), the stone mountain hut appears to need substantial restoration: it has no bathroom, only pedestrian access for the final stretch, and winter road closures. Estimated all-in cost is about €100,000 (€1,250/m²), far above the €260/m² local benchmark; the listing does not state its legal residential status or current condition.
More on the house and the area
A genuinely atmospheric stone mountain baita with dramatic Alpine surroundings, traditional roofs, timber details, and a strong sense of place. It appears usable as a very basic seasonal home, with a functioning kitchen, bedroom, heating, and storage, but the lack of a bathroom and difficult winter access keep it well below dream-home territory. At €12,000, the bargain is compelling for a rustic retreat rather than a ready full-time residence.
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€32,000 – €47,000
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.
- No bathroom is shown or listed, a major livability issue.
- Remote access includes a final walk along an unpaved road; winter closure due to snow or ice is noted.
- Interiors are very basic and rustic, with low-finish floors, utility/storage spaces, and likely modernization needs.
- Verify utilities, heating, sanitation, and year-round legal accessibility before purchase.
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 74/100The cluster is in the upper Val Pellice under the Cottian Alps, with steep wooded sides and higher rocky slopes closing the valley. The Pellice river runs through the valley floor. The area is tied to the Parco del Monviso system on the Piedmont side of the Alps, with protected alpine terrain in the head of the valley toward the French border. The nearest ski lifts are the small lifts at Rucas above Bagnolo Piemonte, roughly 45-60 minutes by road, while the larger Via Lattea resorts are farther away and do not sit in this valley. The nearest sizeable town is Pinerolo, which has the main services, rail links and a substantial historic centre. This valley is known for the Waldensian communities of the Pellice valleys and for hiking and summer access into the upper alpine basin around Villanova and the Conca del Prà.