Casa indipendente in Via della Polveriera
Ascoli Piceno _ Casa Singola A soli 6 km dal centro di Ascoli Piceno, nella tranquilla e servita frazione di Venagrande, proponiamo in vendita una caratteristica casa singola, ideale per chi cerca tranquillità, indipendenza e comodità senza rinunciare alla vicinanza alla città. L'immobile si sviluppa su più livelli…
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 plus an estimated €200/m² for light updating, the effective cost is about €1,095/m²—well above the local low-price benchmark of €331/m². The independent house has generous accommodation, terraces and proximity to Ascoli Piceno, but its condition and building age are not stated, limiting confidence in the price.
More on the house and the area
This is a genuinely livable, well-maintained house with a sunny landscaped courtyard, generous terraces, a fireplace, and attractive views over the surrounding Marche hills. The interiors are complete and practical rather than luxurious, with an old-fashioned style that could be refreshed without major reconstruction. Its independent layout, four bedrooms, and proximity to Ascoli Piceno make it a strong dream-home candidate.
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€6,000 – €11,000
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 interiors are clean and fully furnished but noticeably dated, especially the wallpaper and kitchen.
- The main living area is accessed by an external staircase, which may be inconvenient in poor weather or for reduced mobility.
- The ground floor includes commercial-use rooms, so their permitted use and any separation from the home should be verified.
- Energy class F suggests higher running costs and possible future efficiency work.
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 71/100The cluster is in the Tronto valley at the foot of the Monti della Laga and close to the Sibillini and Gran Sasso-Abruzzo Apennine systems. The Tronto river runs through the area. Within about 15 km there is the old centre of Ascoli Piceno, with Piazza del Popolo, travertine streets and churches, and the hill town of Offida is also nearby; Offida is in I Borghi più belli d'Italia. This part of southern Marche is known for olive ascolane and Rosso Piceno wine. The Adriatic coast around San Benedetto del Tronto is farther away and does not define the immediate landscape.