Villetta a schiera in Villaggio dei Gigli
Nel cuore del Villaggio dei Gigli, immersa nel verde e nella tranquillità, proponiamo una casa indipendente su due livelli, situata all’interno di un villaggio residenziale con condominio e amministratore, ideale per chi desidera vivere in un contesto riservato e naturale, a circa 15 minuti dalle spiagge di Capitana e…
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Livable, but something basic is worn out
Condition not stated in the listingMust be done first
- Heating
See what needs doing and what each job costs
At €60,000 (€1,000/m²), the advertised maintenance work brings the estimated effective cost to about €1,700/m², far above the €400/m² level of comparable low-priced homes in the area. The house is well described and has parking and outdoor space, but it is not mortgageable because of unauthorized extensions, and the listing does not state its condition, construction year, or energy performance.
More on the house and the area
A bright, genuinely usable two-level home with a warm fireplace, fitted kitchen, traditional wood furnishings, two bedrooms, and a covered veranda with barbecue area. It feels move-in capable rather than a renovation shell, with greenery and tranquility adding appeal, though the setting offers no dramatic sea or mountain view and the legal/utilities situation is a significant drawback.
Certified wiring, water and drainage, a heat source, a roof that keeps the water out, one working bathroom. Facade, insulation, a second bathroom and the floors wait.
All the services redone, bathrooms, kitchen, windows. The structure is left alone.
Our read of the photos, €700/m², falls in this band.
Turnkey, facade and insulation included.
Materials only, work you may do yourself€12,000 – €21,000
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 property needs maintenance and personalization.
- It is not mortgageable because of unauthorized/irregular extensions.
- The village lacks mains sewage, uses a septic tank, and the consortium water is non-potable.
- Some outdoor space is described as communal but reserved for private use; verify its legal status.
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 lies on the Campidano-to-Sarrabus side of the low hills east of Cagliari, with the Seven Brothers massif (Sette Fratelli) within about 15 km inland. The coast around Geremeas, Baccu Mandara and Solanas is within about 15 km, with long sandy beaches and rocky headlands on the Gulf of Cagliari. Much of the inland area falls within the Parco dei Sette Fratelli–Monte Genis. The nearest city of size is Cagliari, which has the port, airport, major services and the historic districts of Castello, Marina and Stampace. The area is known for beach resorts on the Quartu-Maracalagonis coast and for the wooded granite hills of the Sette Fratelli.