Villa unifamiliare in Mascali
Se stai scorrendo questa pagina, avrai letto decine di descrizioni tecniche tutte uguali. Questa casa merita parole diverse. Nel cuore di Mascali, proponiamo una casa indipendente di 105 mq, distribuita su 3 piani a 2 km dalle spiaggie di Fondachello. Non è una casa appena costruita, fredda e impersonale: è uno…
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
Asking price is €952/m², but the text says it is habitable yet needs renovation/modernization; using about €350/m² works gives an effective cost near €1,302/m². That is far above the local baseline of €390/m², though the 2 km sea location and terrace support some value.
More on the house and the area
This is a real, usable house rather than a project: furnished, with kitchen, bathrooms, stairs and terrace all in working-looking condition. The big plus is the rooftop terrace with a glimpse of Etna and a small private courtyard, but the interiors are quite ordinary and dated. It feels livable now with refreshment potential, not a dream-home scroll stopper.
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, €350/m², falls in this band.
All the services redone, bathrooms, kitchen, windows. The structure is left alone.
Materials only, work you may do yourself€12,000 – €21,000
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.
- Interiors are dated and need clear modernization.
- Some signs of wear/moisture are visible on walls and ceilings.
- Outdoor spaces are usable but plain rather than beautifully finished.
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 74/100Mount Etna rises immediately inland, with the Etna regional park on the upper slopes above the coastal strip. The Ionian coast is within the local area, with the waterfront settlements of Riposto and Fondachello nearby. The nearest ski lifts are on Etna around Piano Provenzana and Rifugio Sapienza, reached by mountain road in roughly 45 to 60 minutes depending on conditions. The nearest town of size is Catania, with a full range of city services and the airport. The area is known for citrus groves and vineyards on Etna’s volcanic soils.