Villa unifamiliare in Viù
Nella tranquilla frazione Mollar di Viù, proponiamo in vendita una caratteristica casa semi-indipendente libera su tre lati, in buone condizioni generali e subito abitabile, ideale come seconda casa per chi desidera trascorrere il tempo libero immerso nella natura e nella tranquillità della montagna. L’abitazione è…
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 semi-detached mountain villa in Viù, 150sqm at €593/m2 vs regional median €322/m2, so roughly 1.8x baseline\u2014a premium, not a bargain on raw price. However, the property is genuinely move-in ready with real refurbishments: roof redone 2008, double-glazed windows replaced, connected to sewer and water. 47 photos and a detailed, coherent description support credibility. Weaknesses: no fixed heating on upper floors (only pellet stove + electric heaters), single full bathroom despite multiple secondary WCs, no assigned parking, no energy class listed, and 1940 build. As a second-home it's functional; light updates (heating system, energy efficiency) suggest modest renovation. Fresh listing (3 days). Fair rather than good given the significant per-m2 premium over local baseline for a property that still lacks proper heating throughout.
More on the house and the area
Semi-detached mountain house in the Mollar di Viù hamlet, Piemonte, at €89k for 150sqm (€593/m2). Exterior shots show a typical Alpine village setting with stone-paved courtyard, pergola, fenced flat garden, and traditional wood balconies. The main charm draws are the flat private garden, panoramic terrace off the bedrooms, and the unusual carved log-pattern wood ceilings visible in the entry halls. Kitchen/living area is functional but dated (laminate cabinets, pellet stove). Views are pleasant mountain-village scenery rather than dramatic vistas. Solid, characterful second-home candidate but not a scroll-stopper—no standout interior finish, striking architecture, or exceptional setting.
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€8,000 – €12,000
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.
- Distinctive rustic log-pattern ceilings but otherwise dated, modest interiors
- No assigned parking despite car access to property
- Upper floors have no fixed heating (electric heaters only); used as second home
- Mountain views mentioned but photos show mostly neighboring village buildings, not open vistas
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 70/100The cluster is in the Valli di Lanzo, with the Graian Alps around it and side valleys rising quickly above the valley floor. The Stura di Viù runs through the valley. Colle del Lys is nearby and marks the ridge toward the Susa side. The nearest ski area is the small Pian Benot lift area above Usseglio, roughly 30–40 minutes by road from Viù. Lanzo Torinese is the nearest town of some size in the lower valleys, with rail access toward Turin and the main everyday services; Turin is the main city for hospitals, universities and a full range of shops and work. This part of the valleys is known for alpine pasture, second-home villages and summer walking routes.