Rustico da ristrutturare a Re + giardino
RUSTICO DA RISTRUTTURARE A RE - VALLE VIGEZZO | 15.000€ TRATTABILI Nel borgo storico di Re, in Valle Vigezzo a 710 m s.l.m. e a pochi chilometri dal confine svizzero, proponiamo un rustico accatastato in parte C2 e in parte F/2 (unità collabente), per oltre 80 mq totali, con terreno di 120 mq delimitato da muraglione…
What it really costs
Can you move in?
A project, not a home yet
In the listingNeeds renovationMust be done first
- Structure
- Roof
See what needs doing and what each job costs
The €15,000 asking price is attractive, but a totally uninhabitable C2/F2 property needing major restoration brings the estimated total to about €103,000, or €1,288/m²—far above the local €263/m² benchmark. Its historic-center location, tiled roof and existing utilities help, but residential conversion remains subject to technical approval and is not guaranteed.
More on the house and the area
A highly atmospheric stone rustico in a historic mountain village, with dramatic Alpine views, traditional architecture, a small walled plot and a memorable setting near the sanctuary. However, it is an uninhabitable shell requiring comprehensive renovation, so the strong character and location cannot overcome its limited immediate livability.
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€32,000 – €47,000
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.
Bringing a house that has stood empty back into service: new water, sewer and electricity, plus the practices. The same sum on an 80 m² house and on a 300 m² one, which is why a €40,000 house is not a €40,000 project.
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Water 1,800 · sewer 2,500 · electricity 700–1,600 · CILA 1,000 · cadastral filing 500 · structural design 700 · Legge 10 report 900 · safety coordination 1,800
No mains drain: add €2,000–4,500 for a septic tank. Listings never say, so ask.
- This is a total renovation project, not a move-in home: the listing states C2/F2 status and no bathroom or kitchen is shown.
- Interior areas appear damp, cluttered and structurally very old, with deteriorated timber and moss-covered exterior stairs.
- The roof appears present, but its actual condition, utilities and structural soundness require technical verification.
- Access is pedestrian and the historic setting may impose renovation and planning constraints.
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 76/100The cluster is in the Val Vigezzo in the Lepontine Alps, with steep forested slopes and high ridgelines immediately around the valley. The Melezzo Orientale runs through the valley. Part of this area falls within the Val Grande National Park, whose protected mountain and woodland terrain begins nearby on the south side of the valley. The nearest ski area is at Prestinone above Craveggia/Santa Maria Maggiore, a short drive away. Santa Maria Maggiore is the nearest small town of note, with a built historic centre, rail connection on the Vigezzina-Centovalli line, and day-to-day services. Domodossola is the nearest larger town, with broader services and rail links. The valley is known for its chestnut woods, mountain pastures, stone villages and the Vigezzina-Centovalli railway.