Casa indipendente in Cupello 1
Casa indipendente con 6.000 mq di terreno nel verde di Castilenti - Un'opportunità dal grande potenziale Immersa nella quiete della campagna di Castilenti, tra paesaggi naturali e panorami rilassanti, proponiamo in vendita una casa indipendente da ristrutturare, ideale per chi desidera creare una residenza su misura o…
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Not before the basics are done
Condition not stated in the listingMust be done first
- Damp
See what needs doing and what each job costs
The €39,000 asking price is attractive at €279/m², but the house is explicitly described as needing renovation; estimated works bring the effective cost to about €1,379/m², far above comparable local stock at roughly €385/m². The 6,000 m² plot and proximity to the Abruzzo coast add value, but substantial renovation risk remains.
More on the house and the area
A genuine country house with a lovely open Abruzzo countryside view, outdoor space, mature trees, and a traditional tiled roof. It is more than a bare shell—the kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, floors, and services appear usable—but the damp damage, worn finishes, and neglected exterior make this a renovation project rather than a move-in dream home.
All the services redone, bathrooms, kitchen, windows. The structure is left alone.
Turnkey, facade and insulation included.
Our read of the photos, €1,100/m², falls in this band.
Materials only, work you may do yourself€55,000 – €82,000
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.
- Significant renovation is needed, especially for damp-stained and cracked ceilings, peeling exterior finishes, and general maintenance.
- The interiors are functional and include a kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, tiled floors, and heating, but they are dated and cluttered.
- Roof condition, utilities, structural cracks, and the exact extent of the 6,000 m² land should be verified.
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 58/100The cluster is in the lower hills between the Vomano and Fino valleys, with the Gran Sasso massif visible inland on clear days but outside the immediate 15 km landscape. The Fino river runs nearby and the Adriatic coast is a short drive east, with the nearest larger centre at Atri, which has a substantial historic centre, a cathedral and municipal services. This part of northern Abruzzo is known for olive groves, vineyards and mixed farmed hills.