Terratetto unifamiliare in Bagnolo Piemonte
BAGNOLO P.TE - Se sogni di vivere circondato dalla natura, lontano dal caos cittadino, questa è la soluzione ideale per te. In una splendida posizione collinare, immersa nel verde e nella tranquillità della collina di Bagnolo, proponiamo una caratteristica casa libera su tre lati, perfetta come abitazione principale,…
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Livable, but something basic is worn out
In the listingHabitableSee what needs doing and what each job costs
Habitable townhouse at €285/m2 vs regional median €351/m2 (~19% below), so priced favorably. However, the 263 m2 figure likely includes a large magazzino (storage) and soppalco (loft), inflating usable living space—actual habitable footprint is a small ground floor (soggiorno, 1 bed, 1 bath). Big plus: ~4,200 m2 of private land, fruit trees, garage, balcony, heating. Built 1900 but stated habitable and priced low. Fresh listing (2 days), 24 photos. Baseline is broad regional so comparison to this hillside rural property is imprecise. Solid value for a country retreat; some renovation likely to modernize the older structure and convert storage/loft space.
More on the house and the area
Rural hillside townhouse in Piemonte near Monviso, ~4,200 sqm of private land with fruit trees. Main wow element is the interior double-height living space with exposed stone walls, original chestnut beams and a decoratively painted (blue floral) ceiling — genuine historic character. The mezzanine and stone-and-wood living/kitchen area are charming and photogenic. However the exterior is scrappy and improvised (bamboo pergola, sheet-metal screens, exposed wiring), and the layout is modest (1 bed, 1 bath) with much of the 263 sqm being storage. At €285/m² it's cheap, but the price reflects the rough condition rather than a standout bargain. Solid charm with distinctive rustic interior, but not a scroll-stopper.
Decoration, tired fittings, a bathroom or a kitchen. The house is liveable as it stands.
Our read of the photos is €150/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€13,000 – €22,000
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.
- Exterior is quite rough and rundown with makeshift structures, corrugated fencing and tarps
- Only 1 bedroom despite 263 sqm listed (much is magazzino/unfinished space)
- No energy class stated
- Rustic finishes may not appeal to buyers seeking turnkey
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 74/100The cluster is at the foot of the Cottian Alps, with Monte Bracco above Bagnolo Piemonte and the upper Po valley close by. The Po rises on Monviso at Pian del Re within this part of the valley system, and the Monviso massif is the dominant mountain feature in the area. The Monviso Natural Park lies nearby around the upper valley. The nearest sizeable town is Saluzzo, which has a substantial historic centre and everyday services. This area is known for mountain foothill landscapes, stone villages and the Monviso-Po valley system.