Terratetto unifamiliare in Valderice
Valderice centro. Nella Via Sabaudia, traversa della prinvcipale Via Vespri, disponiamo di una soluzione indipendente su due livelli oltre terrazzo soprastante, garage e giardino. L'immobile è composto da: androne vano-scala, soggiorno, camera, cucina, per complessivi 44 mq, garage di 23 mq ca. e giardino di 150 mq…
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
168 sqm townhouse at 536 EUR/m2 vs baseline median 450, so ~19% above local median. Habitable, independent on two levels with garage, garden (~150sqm), terrace and balcony, 43 photos. Structurally sound with functioning water/electrical systems but 1950s-70s finishes (scaglietta flooring, 1970s plumbing/wiring), so a moderate cosmetic/systems refresh (~400 EUR/m2) is expected. Fresh listing (6 days). Notable caveat: currently rented ('Attualmente locato'), which complicates possession/vacant delivery, and energy_class and sea_km are missing. Priced slightly above median but justified by size and amenities; a fair deal rather than a bargain.
More on the house and the area
Ordinary Sicilian townhouse in Valderice centre. Two-level independent unit with garage, 150sqm garden, and exclusive rooftop terrace, which are the strongest selling points but not visually striking. Exterior is a tired grey rendered facade with water staining, rusty drainpipes, and a rusted balcony. Interiors are habitable but very dated: terrazzo/scaglietta floors, worn kitchen, plain repainted walls, and general wear. No standout view, character, or design feature. The garden and terrace add practical value but photos don't showcase them. At €536/m2 it's cheap, but not a dramatic bargain given the dated condition. No scroll-stopping visual appeal.
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.
Our read of the photos, €400/m², falls in this band.
All the services redone, bathrooms, kitchen, windows. The structure is left alone.
Materials only, work you may do yourself€19,000 – €33,000
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.
- Dated 1950s-70s finishes throughout, systems from the 1970s
- Faded grey plaster exterior with staining and rust marks
- Currently rented/tenanted
- No energy class listed
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 78/100Monte Erice rises above the area, with the ridge and slopes immediately behind Valderice. The Tyrrhenian coast is close, with the shoreline around Cornino and the Cofano headland within the local area. The Monte Cofano oriented nature reserve lies nearby on the coast, and the Zingaro reserve is farther away but not inside the immediate radius. Trapani is the nearest town of size, with port services, shops and rail links. Erice is the main historic centre above Valderice, with its preserved hill town fabric and its inclusion among I Borghi più belli d'Italia. The area is known for the hill-and-coast setting between Erice and the Trapani side of western Sicily, with olive groves and sea views common on the slopes.