Villetta a schiera in Via S. Agostino
A Menà, nel comune di Castagnaro (VR), proponiamo in vendita una casa spaziosa e ricca di storia, un tempo appartenuta a una Contessa, un particolare che dona a questa abitazione il fascino delle case di una volta. La casa è stata ristrutturata nel 1996 ed è disposta su tre livelli. Al piano terra troviamo un…
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Condition not stated in the listingSee what needs doing and what each job costs
At €349/m², the asking price is about 16% below comparable Veneto townhouses, with 272 m² and 22 photos supporting the offer. The home was renovated in 1996, but the habitable attic still needs work, bringing the estimated effective cost to roughly €549/m².
More on the house and the area
A spacious former countess’s townhouse with strong historic character: exposed wooden beams, stonework, arched details, chandeliers, and a private paved courtyard. The interiors are solid, furnished, and clearly usable rather than a renovation shell, although the style is dated and some areas need refreshing. At €95,000 for 272 m², its scale and character create a compelling bargain effect.
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€18,000 – €30,000
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 home appears livable but dated, with some wall wear and likely cosmetic updating needed.
- The large attic/upper level offers potential but may require finishing or adaptation.
- No notable landscape or town views are shown.
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 35/100This is flat Po Valley country, with fields, drainage canals and levees between the lower Adige and Po systems. The Po is the main named landscape feature in this part of the province, with river embankments and riparian strips within the wider area. Badia Polesine is the nearest town of some size, with everyday services and a historic center. The area is known for agriculture and for the network of reclaimed lowland farmland typical of the Polesine.