Trilocale in Via Guazzatore
“L’ESSENZA” Ultimo piano. Terrazzo panoramico. A dimensione d’uomo! A pochi passi dal centro storico, al terzo piano di una palazzina degli anni ’60 si trova “L’ESSENZA”, accogliente appartamento perfetto per chi desidera vivere in una zona comoda e ben collegata a tutti i servizi. L’ingresso si apre su un…
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Condition not stated in the listingSee what needs doing and what each job costs
At €476/m², the asking price is about 12% below comparable Marche apartments, and the historic-center setting, panoramic terrace, and 27 photos add appeal. The listing suggests a usable home but does not state its condition or construction year; allowing roughly €200/m² for updates brings the effective cost to about €676/m², so this is a decent rather than exceptional deal.
More on the house and the area
This is a bright, genuinely livable apartment whose panoramic terrace delivers the main wow factor: sweeping views across the Marche countryside toward Monte Conero and the Adriatic. The interiors are spacious, clean and functional, with a fireplace, fitted kitchen and two bedrooms, though they are conventional and dated rather than characterful. At €50,000, the large terrace and exceptional outlook make it feel like a strong bargain.
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€7,000 – €12,000
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 apartment appears well maintained and usable, but the finishes, kitchen and windows are somewhat dated.
- Energy class G may mean higher heating and cooling costs.
- Third-floor access and whether there is an elevator are not shown.
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 72/100The cluster sits on the hills south of Ancona in the Conero area, with the Monte Conero headland and the Adriatic coast within about 15 km. The Conero Regional Park is nearby, covering the wooded limestone slopes around Monte Conero and the coast between Ancona and Sirolo. The nearest larger city is Ancona, which has the port, rail links, hospitals and the main urban services of the province. Osimo itself is known for its hilltop historic centre and underground caves.