Casa in campagna con terreno
Nelle campagne a ridosso del paese di Cutrofiano, proponiamo la vendita di una casa colonica di circa 120mq circondata da 4 ettari di terreno agricolo. Un vialetto di accesso porta dalla strada provinciale 198 direttamente davanti all'entrata, coperta da un pergolato che accoglie nell'ombra di una vite; un portone di…
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Not before the basics are done
In the listingNeeds renovationSee what needs doing and what each job costs
Farmhouse at €708/m² sits ~15% below the local median (€833/m²), a modest discount. Positives: 4 hectares of agricultural land (mostly arable with fruit trees and small vineyard), artesian well, garage, terrace, walled private courtyard, and 27 photos with fresh listing (5 days). Structure described as decent but electrical and plumbing systems need full redesign, plus nearly half the surface is a former agricultural storeroom needing conversion, so budget ~€600/m² for renovation. A solid buy for someone wanting rural land and self-sufficiency, but not a standout bargain for a pure residential renovation play.
More on the house and the area
A 1950 farmhouse (~120sqm) near Cutrofiano surrounded by ~4 hectares of mostly arable land with fruit trees and a small vineyard. The main draw is the substantial land parcel and artesian well, appealing to buyers wanting agricultural self-sufficiency. However, the interiors are plain, damp-stained and require complete renovation of systems. The vine-covered pergola entrance offers modest rustic charm, but exterior and views are ordinary flat farmland. No standout architectural or scenic wow factor; the ~4ha land at €85k is the value proposition rather than the building itself.
Certified wiring, water and drainage, a heat source, a roof that keeps the water out, one working bathroom. Facade, insulation, a second bathroom and the floors wait.
All the services redone, bathrooms, kitchen, windows. The structure is left alone.
Our read of the photos, €600/m², falls in this band.
Turnkey, facade and insulation included.
Materials only, work you may do yourself€24,000 – €42,000
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.
Bringing a house that has stood empty back into service: new water, sewer and electricity, plus the practices. The same sum on an 80 m² house and on a 300 m² one, which is why a €40,000 house is not a €40,000 project.
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Water 1,800 · sewer 2,500 · electricity 700–1,600 · CILA 1,000 · cadastral filing 500 · structural design 700 · Legge 10 report 900 · safety coordination 1,800
No mains drain: add €2,000–4,500 for a septic tank. Listings never say, so ask.
- Needs full renovation - electrical and plumbing systems must be redesigned
- No sea distance or energy class data
- Interiors are bare and dated, walls show damp/mould
- Property is a rustic agricultural house, not scenic or characterful
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 57/100This is the inland Salento plain, with low agricultural land rather than mountain relief. The nearest sea within about 15 km is the Ionian coast around Gallipoli, with sandy shoreline and coastal pinewoods in that stretch. Cutrofiano sits in the central Salento area between Galatina and Maglie; Galatina is the nearest larger town and has a substantial historic centre and services. The area is known for olive groves, vineyards and traditional ceramic production.