Casa indipendente in Via Traversine
Casa Indipendente a Schignano - Frazione Perla Scopri questa affascinante casa indipendente situata a Schignano, frazione Perla, a circa 690 metri di altitudine, immersa nella tranquillità della montagna lombarda. Si tratta di una proprietà di 135 m², ristrutturata ed ampliata nel 1975, in buono stato, che offre spazi…
What it really costs
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The house is described as in good condition after renovation/extension, so I estimate light updating at about €200/m²; that puts the effective cost near €859/m² (€89k + ~€27k), versus a low-stock baseline of €575/m². At €659/m² asking price it is not expensive for a 135 m² detached mountain house with garden/terrace, but it is not a deep discount either.
More on the house and the area
This has real mountain-village charm: stone lanes, rooftop views, greenery and a handsome fireplace give it authentic character. Crucially, it looks like a real house rather than a project, with finished floors, kitchen and usable rooms, though the interiors are dated and would benefit from refreshing. At this price for 135 m² with garden/terrace and views, it has solid dream-to-live-in appeal.
Decoration, tired fittings, a bathroom or a kitchen. The house is liveable as it stands.
Our read of the photos is €200/m². There is no published price band below €350/m², so the range is that figure widened by the spread of the lightest band.
Materials only, work you may do yourself€9,000 – €15,000
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 feel dated and somewhat dark despite being usable.
- Outdoor space/garden looks rustic and a bit overgrown.
- Mountain village setting may mean steep access and limited parking.
- Some finishes and systems may need updating.
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 72/100The cluster is in the Intelvi area of the pre-Alps, with steep wooded slopes and small valleys between Lake Como and the Swiss border. Lake Como lies close by to the east, with the western branch around Argegno the main water reference for daily life. The valley roads climb quickly toward mountain pastures and ridges such as Monte Generoso on the Swiss side and the local peaks above the Valle Intelvi. The nearest town of size is Como, which provides the main rail links, services and lakeside urban centre for the area. This border zone is known for stone villages, chestnut woods and hiking terrain rather than for a single major monument or protected status within the immediate radius.