Edificio in Via Nazionale 221
Nel cuore pulsante di Torrenova, in una posizione strategica a soli 10 minuti di distanza da Sant’Agata di Militello, proponiamo in vendita un’intera palazzina libera su tre lati, una soluzione rara che garantisce massima indipendenza e una luminosità naturale costante in tutti gli ambienti. L'edificio, distribuito su tre livelli per una superficie complessiva di circa 160 mq, si distingue per...
What it really costs
See what needs doing and what each job costs
At €45,000 for 160 sqm, the asking price is just €281/m² versus a low-stock baseline of €393/m², but with unknown condition and no beds/baths data a prudent renovation allowance is about €700/m², bringing effective cost to roughly €981/m². The central location in Torrenova and an entire independent building help, but this only looks fair until condition and habitability are verified.
More on the house and the area
The big surprise here is the rooftop terrace with open mountain and sea views, plus some old-house character in the upper rooms. It is a real building, not a shell: floors, stairs and bathrooms exist, but the interiors are tired and parts show moisture, decay and incomplete kitchen space. At this price and size it has dream potential, though it needs proper renovation rather than a simple refresh.
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.
All the services redone, bathrooms, kitchen, windows. The structure is left alone.
Our read of the photos, €700/m², falls in this band.
Turnkey, facade and insulation included.
Materials only, work you may do yourself€32,000 – €56,000
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.
- Needs significant interior updating and repairs before comfortable living
- Some rooms show damp, staining and worn finishes
- Kitchen areas appear incomplete/dated
- Busy street-front setting is not especially charming
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 79/100The cluster is on the north coast of Sicily on the Tyrrhenian, with long sea views and the Aeolian Islands visible offshore in clear weather. The Nebrodi mountains rise immediately inland, and the eastern Nebrodi with towns such as Naso and Mirto are within the local hinterland. The Parco dei Nebrodi begins inland from the coast and is within the wider 15 km surroundings on the mountain side. Capo d'Orlando itself is the nearest town of size and has a marina, seafront, rail station and daily services. This stretch of coast is known for citrus, olive groves and the transition from the Tyrrhenian shore to the Nebrodi slopes.