Baita/bungalow/chalet/trullo in Località Canfinello 20
Nel piccolo e caratteristico borgo di Canfinello, frazione del Comune di Ceppo Morelli, a circa 780 metri di altitudine, proponiamo in vendita una baita immersa in un contesto tranquillo, panoramico e soleggiato, a breve distanza dalla rinomata località turistica di Macugnaga. L'abitazione, dal sapore autentico e…
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Condition not stated in the listingSee what needs doing and what each job costs
At €60,000 (€619/m²), the apparent habitable 97 m² home has an estimated effective cost of about €818/m² after modest allowance for updates, well above the €496/m² local reference. The mountain setting near Macugnaga, terrace, garage and 180 m² of land add value, but the listing does not say whether major systems or the roof need work.
More on the house and the area
A genuine, characterful Alpine home with rugged stone-and-plaster exteriors, traditional slate roofs, mountain scenery, and warm wood-paneled interiors. It is clearly a usable house rather than a ruin, with a functioning kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, terrace, garage, and storage spaces, though the finishes are old-fashioned. At €60,000 for 97 sqm in a dramatic mountain village, it has strong dream-home appeal for someone seeking an authentic Piemonte retreat.
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€6,000 – €11,000
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.
- Interiors are highly dated and may need cosmetic modernization.
- The 180 sqm parcel is separate from the house, about 50 meters away.
- Exterior access and the village setting appear compact, with limited private outdoor space immediately at the house.
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 84/100The cluster is in the upper Anzasca Valley in the Pennine Alps, with Monte Rosa at the head of the valley. The Anza river runs down the valley. Macugnaga and the Monte Rosa east face are within about 15 km, and the valley is one of the main access routes to that mountain group. The Alta Valle Antrona Nature Park begins nearby to the west, with alpine side valleys and reservoirs. The nearest ski lifts are at Macugnaga, roughly a 20-minute drive, with access to the Belvedere and Monte Moro areas. Domodossola is the nearest larger town, with rail services, shops and hospitals, about 35 km down-valley. The area is known for Walser settlements and alpine stone-and-wood villages linked to high-pasture routes.