Casa bifamiliare
Casa ristrutturata e abitabile, con ampia area esterna pertinenziale privata e recintata, ubicata nel pittoresco villaggio di Vagli Sotto, circondato dal lago. La casa è disposta su 3 livelli: Piano terra: ingresso, lavanderia, bagno con doccia Piano primo: cucina attrezzata con caminetto Piano secondo: camera…
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A renovated, habitable 80 m² townhouse at €875/m² is about 34% above the €651/m² local benchmark, so it is sound but not a bargain. The lakeside village setting, private outdoor area and strong photo coverage add appeal, while energy class G and the description’s inconsistency over whether the home has three or four levels warrant caution.
More on the house and the area
This is a genuinely livable, renovated stone townhouse in an exceptionally photogenic mountain village above Lake Vagli, with dramatic mountain views and glimpses of the lake from the interiors. The home has working utilities, a fitted kitchen, bathroom, fireplace, terracotta floors, traditional woodwork, and a private enclosed outdoor area rather than being a renovation shell. Its compact, vertical layout and modest bathrooms are practical compromises, but the setting and authentic character are outstanding.
The listing and its photos show a house you can move into. Anything you spend beyond the price is your choice, not a repair.
- Three-level layout with steep internal stairs may not suit everyone.
- Only one bathroom is shown for four bedrooms.
- Energy class G and older heating/plumbing systems may mean higher running costs.
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 82/100The Apuan Alps are the immediate landscape here. Lake Vagli sits by the village, and the area is tied to the marble mountains and reservoir valleys of the upper Garfagnana. The Apuan Alps Regional Park covers this area. The nearest ski lifts are the small local slopes at Careggine, roughly 20 minutes by road, with larger Abetone-area lifts much farther and not part of the immediate landscape. Castelnuovo di Garfagnana is the nearest town of size, with rail access, shops and services. Within this part of the Apuan area, the setting is known for steep limestone relief, marble quarry country and the drowned village of Fabbriche di Careggine when the reservoir is emptied.