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Provincia di Cosenza, Lobers subito Casa d'epoca indipendente situata in pieno centro storico, composta da: due ingressi, salone, cucina abitabile, 4 camere, 2 bagni, taverna, garage doppio. Possibilità di ricavare ulteriore appartamento. Info al 3469837922 € 98.000
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Move in as it is
In the listingRenovatedSee what needs doing and what each job costs
At €98,000 for 240 sqm, the ask is €408/sqm; with renovated condition, effective cost stays about €408/sqm versus a Calabria townhouse baseline of €427/sqm, so this is only a small discount. Historic-center position, independent layout, garage and 24 photos are positives, but the price is broadly in line with this already low sub-€100k baseline rather than a standout bargain.
More on the house and the area
This is a real, substantial old-town house with plenty of space, a fireplace, vaulted/taverna character, and clearly functional kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms. It feels genuinely livable now, but the decor is dated and the visual impact is modest rather than dreamy. The value is strong for 240 sqm in a historic center, yet the photos do not show the exterior or any terrace/view wow factor.
The listing and its photos show a house you can move into. Anything you spend beyond the price is your choice, not a repair.
- Interiors look dated and somewhat dark despite being usable.
- No exterior, terrace, or view photos to prove the setting.
- Some spaces show patchy finishes and modest presentation rather than polished renovation.
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 74/100The cluster sits in the foothills of the Pollino massif, with the mountains rising to the north and east. The area is part of Pollino National Park, one of the largest protected mountain areas in Italy, with forested slopes, gorges and high limestone ridges within the local radius. The Mercure-Lao river system cuts through this part of northern Calabria, and the Lao gorge area lies nearby on the park side. The nearest ski area is Camigliatello Silano on the Sila, well beyond the local 15 km radius and roughly a 1 hour 45 minute drive, so it does not define the immediate setting. The nearest town of size is Castrovillari, which has the main services, schools, hospital and a substantial historic center. Lungro is known for the Arbëreshë presence and Byzantine rite tradition found in this part of northern Calabria.