Casa indipendente
Calamecca - Nel cuore della montagna pistoiese, nell'antico e caratteristico borgo di Calamecca, propongo graziosa abitazione su tre livelli con accesso indipendente, circa 70 mq, composta al piano terra da ingresso e piccolo disimpegno con bagno finestrato; al piano primo da soggiorno-pranzo con angolo cottura e…
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
The house is described as being in excellent condition, but allowing modest ongoing work puts the effective cost around €1,043/m² (€73,000 total), roughly 69% above the €616/m² local comparison level. Its garden and traditional features add appeal, though the remote mountain setting and energy class G limit the value case.
More on the house and the area
A genuinely livable mountain-village home with a beautiful stone fireplace, exposed masonry, warm wood interiors, traditional doors and a leafy private garden. It appears clean, furnished and well maintained rather than a renovation shell, although the compact layout and dated finishes make it more charming than luxurious. At €59,000 in Tuscany, the combination of character, usability and setting gives it strong dream-home appeal.
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€5,000 – €8,000
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.
- Small 70 sqm home arranged over three levels, with narrow stairs.
- Energy class G and likely higher heating costs; LPG heating should be checked.
- The garden is charming but very small, and there is no clearly proven panoramic view.
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 is in the Pistoiese Apennines, with wooded mountain ridges and valleys around the upper courses of the Lima and other mountain streams. Much of the area falls within or against the Appennino Pistoiese landscape, and the Foreste del Teso and other chestnut and beech woods are a local feature. Abetone is the nearest ski area, with lifts around 15 km away by road. Cutigliano and San Marcello are the nearest small centres with everyday services, while Pistoia is the nearest larger town with a full historic centre, rail links and wider services. This part of the mountain belt is known for forest scenery, summer walking and winter skiing around Abetone.