Casa indipendente in Contrada Santa Lucia
Gioiosa Marea - Cda Santa Lucia Vendesi Fabbricato Indipendente con terreno e rudere in Cda Santa Lucia del Comune di Gioiosa Marea. Se cerchi indipendenza, ampi spazi esterni e un'opportunità di investimento o personalizzazione nei pressi della costa tirrenica, questa è la soluzione ideale! Proponiamo in vendita un…
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 €43,000, the property is only €143/m² upfront, but the description suggests substantial renovation and includes an attached rudere; at an estimated €700/m² renovation cost, the effective cost rises to about €843/m² versus a local reference around €409/m². The 2 km distance from the sea and 700 m² of adjoining land add value, but the listing does not clearly state whether the main building is currently habitable.
More on the house and the area
This is a genuine Sicilian country property with a strong outdoor appeal: extensive citrus and olive trees, private land, mountain scenery and a tranquil setting only about 2 km from the sea. The main building is roofed and appears substantially intact, but its weathered exterior and the absence of interior photos suggest a renovation project rather than a ready-to-live-in home.
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€59,000 – €105,000
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 photos show no interiors, so actual habitability, kitchen and bathroom condition are unverified.
- Exterior finishes, roof surfaces, doors and outbuildings appear dated and likely need substantial renovation.
- The property is on a sloping site, which may limit accessibility and increase landscaping and maintenance work.
- An attached rudere is included and would require demolition or major rebuilding.
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 70/100Foothills of the Nebrodi mountains (the Nebrodi range) lie immediately to the south of the cluster. The Tyrrhenian Sea and the northern Sicilian coast are within the local area; nearby coastal towns include Brolo and Santo Stefano di Camastra. Parts of the Parco dei Nebrodi (Nebrodi Regional Park) lie within the surrounding landscape, with forested uplands and mountain pastures. There are no alpine ski lifts within about 15 km; mountain use here is principally hiking, grazing and forestry. Nearest coastal towns provide basic shops, beaches and local services; larger centres on the north coast such as Capo d'Orlando and Sant'Agata di Militello offer more extensive services and transport links. The coastal towns nearby (notably Santo Stefano di Camastra) are known for ceramics; the inland area is agricultural, with olives, citrus and small-scale farming typical of northern Sicily.