Villetta a schiera in Parco Aranci 2
� RIBERA (AG) VILLA AL PARCO DEGLI ARANCI 2 � A pochi passi dal mare, immersa in un contesto residenziale tranquillo e curato. La Cicerone Immobiliare propone, in esclusiva, una graziosa villa situata all'interno del Parco degli Aranci 2, a Ribera, in una posizione ideale per chi desidera vivere il mare e la…
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At €2,174/m², the effective cost is about €2,370/m² after allowing for a habitable-property adjustment, far above comparable sub-€100k homes in the area at roughly €413/m². The sea-access location, parking and generous outdoor space add value, but not enough to justify the premium; the listing does not state the building year, energy class or precise condition.
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A highly appealing seaside villa with a lush, private-feeling tiled courtyard, mature palms, parking, and spectacular coastal views nearby. The house appears fully usable and well maintained, with a fitted kitchen, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and no evidence of major renovation work; its main limitation is the small floor area and dated, practical interior.
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€3,000 – €5,000
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.
- Only 46 sqm, so the home is compact despite the generous outdoor area.
- Interiors and bathrooms are functional but dated and modest rather than design-led.
- Check condominium/seasonal fees, year-round access, and the exact distance from the house to the beach.
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 68/100The cluster is on the south coast of Sicily near the mouth of the Verdura river. The coastline here is a low agricultural shore with beaches and stretches of dune and scrub rather than cliffs. The Foce del Fiume Platani nature reserve is nearby along the coast, protecting the river mouth, dunes and coastal habitats. Ribera is the nearest town of size and has the usual services and a working centre. The area is known for citrus growing, especially Ribera oranges.