Terratetto unifamiliare in Catania
Terratetto unifamiliare in Catania. Renovated, esposizione doppia, 500 m from the sea.
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Move in as it is
In the listingRenovatedSee what needs doing and what each job costs
At €1,950/m², the asking price is far above the €413/m² benchmark, making this a substantial premium even for a renovated townhouse 500 metres from the sea. The location and 14 photos support the listing, but they do not justify the unusually high price for only 40 m².
More on the house and the area
A highly photogenic Catania townhouse with an ornate historic facade, arched doorways, balconies, and distinctive vaulted interiors. The home appears genuinely renovated and usable, with a fitted kitchen, bathroom, finished floors, and a charming mezzanine bedroom, though the 40 sqm layout is compact and the setting is dense and urban rather than scenic.
The listing and its photos show a house you can move into. Anything you spend beyond the price is your choice, not a repair.
- Very compact at 40 sqm, with the sleeping area on an open mezzanine.
- The steep staircase may be inconvenient for some residents.
- Exterior facade and surrounding street show noticeable wear, exposed wiring, and urban clutter.
- No energy class or utility details are provided.
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 55/100This is inside the built-up area of Catania on the Ionian coast, at the foot of Mount Etna. The Simeto plain lies immediately to the south and west, and the lower Etna slopes begin just inland. Catania has a large historic centre with major Baroque monuments and the city functions of a provincial capital, including a university, port and airport. Mount Etna, a UNESCO World Heritage site and active volcano, dominates the landscape; the southern access roads to the Etna area and its ski lifts run up from the city side, with Rifugio Sapienza roughly an hour's drive away. The coast here is urban waterfront rather than a distinct scenic shore.