Villa 13 locali, 283 m² in Via Palata snc, Cervinara (AV)
Villa in asta a Cervinara (AV) – Via Palata snc (CAP 83012) L'immobile in asta è una porzione di fabbricato a destinazione residenziale, configurato come villa, situato nel Comune di Cervinara (AV), alla III Traversa S. Marciano snc (catastalmente via Palata). Si trova in una zona semiperiferica, a circa 1 km dal…
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Move in as it is
In the listingRenovated- Sold at judicial auction
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This is explicitly an auction ('in asta'), which is a veto red flag and makes it a trap regardless of price. The listing also contradicts the the listing condition: it is marked 'Renovated' but the text says 'grave degrado e pessimo stato manutentivo'; at 283 sqm, a full restore would be about €1,100/m².
More on the house and the area
There is some visual appeal here: a sizable walled courtyard, olive trees, mountain backdrop and a villa exterior with stonework, columns and wrought iron details. But the condition is a major drag on wow: interiors show extensive neglect, damp and mould, and the house reads as a serious recovery project rather than a usable dream home today. At the price it has bargain intrigue, but the livability is currently low.
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€112,000 – €166,000
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.
- Severe deterioration and heavy damp/mould are clearly visible inside.
- Not currently move-in ready despite the underlying villa structure.
- Auction sale may involve legal/occupancy complexities.
- Outdoor areas and terrace need substantial clearing and maintenance.
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 68/100The cluster is at the foot of the Partenio Mountains, with Monte Partenio and the Montevergine massif close by. This area falls within the Partenio Regional Park. The nearest ski lifts are at Laceno, well beyond the 15 km radius and roughly an hour or more by road, so they are not part of the immediate landscape. The nearest larger towns are Avellino and Benevento, which provide the main services, rail links and larger shopping and administrative functions. The area is known for wooded mountain slopes above a settled valley corridor between the Irpinia interior and the Caserta plain.