Casa colonica in Montalto Pavese
In posizione panoramica, con vista sul castello di Montalto Pavese, proponiamo questo deliziosa vecchia casa di campagna in pietra e mattone intonacati, da ristrutturare completamente ma dall'elevato potenziale. La casa gode di uno splendido affaccio sulle colline e di un ampio terreno prevalentemente a bosco della superficie di circa mq 4.000
What it really costs
See what needs doing and what each job costs
The house is explicitly described as 'da ristrutturare completamente', so I estimate a full restoration at about EUR 1,100/m2; that brings the effective cost to roughly EUR 1,339/m2 (239 + 1,100), far above the low-stock baseline of EUR 389/m2. The score is supported by the very low entry price, panoramic setting, 4,000 sqm of land, and no legal-use red flags, but as a full renovation project it is not a bargain on effective cost.
More on the house and the area
This has genuine old farmhouse charm, a lovely green hillside setting and some pleasing rustic character like shuttered windows and exposed beams. It looks like a real house rather than a shell, with furnished rooms, floors and at least basic livability, but the visible cracks, worn surfaces and tired interiors mean it needs substantial refreshing and likely repair work. At €43k for 180 sqm, the price helps the appeal.
All the services redone, bathrooms, kitchen, windows. The structure is left alone.
Turnkey, facade and insulation included.
Our read of the photos, €1,100/m², falls in this band.
Materials only, work you may do yourself€71,000 – €105,000
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.
- Visible cracking and worn exterior plaster suggest significant renovation needs.
- Interiors look habitable but very dated, with basic finishes and likely systems upgrades needed.
- Outdoor areas are overgrown and the house lacks polished curb appeal in its current state.
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 58/100The cluster is in the Oltrepò Pavese, on the first hills south of the Po plain, with vineyard slopes and low ridges. The Staffora valley lies nearby, and the Po plain begins a short distance to the north. This area is known for wine production, especially Pinot Nero and other Oltrepò Pavese appellations. Voghera is the nearest larger town, with rail services, shops and the usual town facilities. Pavia is the nearest historic city of note in the wider area.