Casa indipendente in Via Belvedere
L'agenzia Immobiliare Progetto Casa vi propone in vendita esclusiva una casa singola situata a Lentini, nei pressi di Via Belvedere, in zona Sopra la Fiera. L'immobile si sviluppa su tre livelli di circa 40 mq ciascuno. Al piano terra, troviamo il garage; al primo piano troviamo un ingresso, una camera da letto grande…
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Condition not stated in the listingSee what needs doing and what each job costs
At €30,000 plus an estimated €20,000 for modernization, the effective cost is about €500/m², above the local €393/m² benchmark, so this is fairly priced rather than a deep bargain. The house is described as habitable and includes a garage and terrace, but the stated three 40 m² levels do not fully match the advertised 100 m² and should be verified.
More on the house and the area
A solid, unusual multi-level stone-fronted home with balconies, a roof terrace, garage, and three bathrooms—more characterful than a typical apartment. The interiors appear habitable with functioning kitchen and bathrooms, but the finishes are dated and the terrace/exterior show age and possible moisture issues. At €30,000, the size and livability create a strong bargain, though this is a practical town house rather than a postcard Italian dream home.
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€7,000 – €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.
- Interiors are usable but dated and would benefit from modernization.
- Visible damp staining and weathering on the terrace/exterior need inspection.
- The property is spread over three levels in a dense urban setting, with no garden or meaningful view.
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 51/100The cluster lies on the Plain of Catania, with broad low agricultural land around the town and the foothills rising inland toward the Iblei. The San Leonardo river runs near Lentini, and the Lentini plain has long been used for citrus cultivation. Lake Lentini is close to the town; it is one of the larger artificial lakes in Sicily and part of the immediate landscape. Catania is the nearest large city, with full city services, a major rail station and the airport. This area is known above all for oranges and other citrus from the plain.