Casa indipendente in Contrada San Cataldo
Villetta indipendente con corte, ampio terreno e vista mare In Contrada San Cataldo, a Trappeto, ValueCasa propone una villetta indipendente immersa nel verde, con ampi spazi esterni e una piacevole vista aperta sul mare. Una soluzione ideale per chi desidera ritmi più rilassati, uno spazio tutto proprio all’aperto 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
At €70,000, the effective cost is about €2,452/m² after allowing €200/m² for a small but apparently functional home, far above the €394/m² local comparison level. The 1,857 m² of additional land, sea view, and beach about 800 m away add substantial lifestyle value, but the listing does not state the condition or renovation needs.
More on the house and the area
This is a genuinely appealing Sicilian coastal retreat, with open sea views, lush Mediterranean planting, a large private garden, and nearly 1,900 m² of additional land. The 31 m² house appears roofed and functional rather than a ruin, with a living-kitchen area, bedroom, and bathroom, although its tiny scale and unseen interiors limit its practicality.
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€2,000 – €4,000
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 house is extremely small at 31 m², better suited to one person, a couple, or a holiday retreat than full-time family living.
- Interior photos are not shown, so the actual kitchen, bathroom, utilities, and move-in condition cannot be verified.
- The exterior shows aging finishes and extensive paved areas, suggesting some maintenance and cosmetic updating may be needed.
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 76/100The cluster is on the Gulf of Castellammare coast, with low limestone headlands and coves on the Tyrrhenian. The Capo Rama oriented nature reserve lies by Terrasini, protecting a stretch of coastal cliff and Mediterranean scrub. The coast here is known for rocky inlets and small beaches, and the historic tuna-fishing site of Scopello is farther west on the same gulf. Palermo is the nearest large city and has the full range of city services, port, airport area and major rail connections. This stretch of coast is known for fishing and summer seaside tourism.