Trilocale in Ss522 70
Appartamento con ampio terrazzo in vendita – Briatico, Via Solaro SS522 A Briatico, in Via Solaro, all’interno di un condominio, proponiamo in vendita un appartamento di circa 86 mq, situato al primo piano e caratterizzato da un ampio terrazzo di circa 50 mq. L’abitazione presenta una distribuzione degli spazi comoda e…
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At €87,000 plus an estimated €36,000 for light modernization, the effective cost is about €1,367/m²—far above the local €450/m² benchmark. Direct sea proximity and a 50 m² terrace add meaningful value, but the G energy rating and high price limit the deal appeal.
More on the house and the area
A practical, clearly livable two-bedroom apartment with two bathrooms and an unusually large paved terrace of about 50 sqm. The interiors are furnished and functional, but visually plain and dated, with little historic character or proven view; its appeal comes mainly from the generous outdoor space and direct coastal-area location.
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.
Our read of the photos, €400/m², falls in this band.
All the services redone, bathrooms, kitchen, windows. The structure is left alone.
Materials only, work you may do yourself€11,000 – €18,000
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 is usable but dated and needs modernization, especially finishes and some bathroom details.
- Energy class G suggests potentially high running costs.
- The large terrace is attractive but surrounded by neighboring buildings and does not provide a proven sea view.
- Terrace drainage, waterproofing, and condominium maintenance should be checked.
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 78/100The cluster is on the Tyrrhenian side of Calabria near the Costa degli Dei, with the sea and the Gulf of Sant’Eufemia close by. Capo Vaticano and the coast south toward Tropea are within about 15 km, with rocky points, small coves and clear views toward the Aeolian Islands in clear weather. Tropea is the nearest town of note, with a historic centre on a cliff above the sea and a developed tourist waterfront. Vibo Valentia is the nearest larger town, with the province’s main services and rail connections at Vibo Marina. The area is known for beaches and for the red onion of Tropea IGP.