Casa indipendente
Nel suggestivo borgo di Altidona, uno dei paesi più affascinanti delle colline marchigiane, dove il fascino del centro storico incontra la tranquillità della vita di paese e le spiaggie della costa adriatica sono raggiungibili in pochi minuti, proponiamo in vendita una casa singola di circa 85 mq, una soluzione ricca di potenzialità, ideale sia come abitazione principale, sia come casa...
What it really costs
See what needs doing and what each job costs
At €30,000 for 85 sqm, the asking price is just €353/sqm, but with a prudent renovation estimate of about €700/sqm the effective cost is roughly €1,053/sqm. Baseline evidence is weak (Marche country house median €500/sqm from only 7 comps), so this relies more on absolute plausibility; the 3 km distance to the sea and historic village setting support the score.
More on the house and the area
This is a modest old borgo house with some authentic character, especially the simple village facade and top-floor painted beams. It is a real, roofed and furnished home with kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms, so more livable than a shell, but it needs noticeable updating and tidying before it feels appealing. At €30k near the Marche coast, the price helps, yet the wow is limited rather than dreamy.
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€17,000 – €30,000
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 very dated and dim, with clear need for refurbishment.
- Some rooms show wear and possible moisture issues.
- No outdoor space, terrace, or proven view in the photos.
- Layout is split over multiple levels with tight stairs.
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 62/100The cluster is on the Adriatic side of southern Marche, with the coast of Porto San Giorgio and the mouth area of the Tenna close by. The Sibillini Mountains rise inland and are the main mountain backdrop for this part of the province, with Monti Sibillini National Park beginning farther inland. Fermo is the nearest town of size, with a hilltop historic centre, cathedral and theatre. This stretch of coast is known for beaches, fishing and seaside towns, while the inland part of the province is known for farmed hills and villages.