Rustico/casale
Piemonte, Alto Monferrato, alle spalle della prima collina ligure che guarda sul mare, a 30 minuti dalla costa savonese ed a un’ora dalle piste da sci, in ambito di frazione, immersa nel verde alla sommità di una collina con vista straordinariamente panoramica, proprietà costituita da fabbricatii abitativi, fabbricati…
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Move in as it is
Condition not stated in the listingSee what needs doing and what each job costs
At €85,000 (€142/m²), this is far below the €263/m² local comparison level, with 600 m² of buildings, 14,500 m² of land, and extensive outbuildings. The home is described as immediately habitable but has 1970s–80s systems and finishes, so moderate updating reduces the apparent discount; the rural hilltop location is peaceful but 24 km from the sea.
More on the house and the area
This is a genuinely livable farmhouse with a spectacular open panorama over the Monferrato hills, surrounded by roughly 14,500 sqm of countryside. The stone agricultural buildings, arched hayloft and traditional village setting add substantial character, while the main house has a functional kitchen, living space, bedrooms and bathrooms rather than being an empty shell. At €85,000, the combination of usable accommodation, land and views is exceptionally compelling, although the property is large, dated and partly project-oriented.
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€40,000 – €67,000
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 main house is usable but has dated 1970s–80s systems, mixed glazing and energy class G.
- Several large agricultural spaces, including the stone-arched barn, are unfinished or would require conversion for habitation.
- Only two bathrooms are shown/listed for a very large 600 sqm property.
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 area is in the hills of the Alto Monferrato, with ridges, small valleys, woodland, vineyards and mixed farming. The Bormida di Spigno valley runs through this part of the province. Acqui Terme is the nearest town of size, with services and a Roman-period thermal tradition. This part of Monferrato is known for wine landscapes and small hill villages.