Rustico/casale in Via Cisternazza
Sulle colline di Mascali, nei pressi del comune di Sant’Alfio, proponiamo in vendita delizioso terreno di circa 3.900 mq. in parte pianeggiante ed in parte terrazzato panoramicissimo da Taormina ad Acireale ed oltre piantumato ad ulivi, le cui 128 piante, tutte in produzione, generano intorno a 250 litri di olio. Si accede al deposito di circa 18 mq. , che...
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Not before the basics are done
Condition not stated in the listing- Registered as agricultural or storage, not as a dwelling
- Land, with no house on it
Must be done first
- Heating
- Bathroom
See what needs doing and what each job costs
The €49,000 purchase is primarily for 3,900 m² of olive-growing land with an approximately 18 m² storage building, not a legally habitable home. The farmhouse label conflicts with the description, which does not say the deposit can be converted into a dwelling.
More on the house and the area
The panoramic views over the Sicilian coast, with Mount Etna-area mountains, olive trees, vineyards and productive land, are the clear attraction. The small building is roofed, finished and has a basic kitchenette and tiled floor, so it is usable as a rustic retreat, but its 20 sqm size and apparent agricultural-deposit character limit everyday 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€8,000 – €12,000
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.
- Only about 20 sqm, with no bedroom shown; better suited to a retreat or seasonal use than a full-time home.
- The property appears to be a simple agricultural outbuilding/deposit rather than a conventional residence; verify residential status and permits.
- Utilities, heating, insulation and year-round accessibility are not demonstrated in the gallery.
- The extensive olive and fruit land will require substantial ongoing 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 74/100Mount Etna rises immediately inland, with the Etna regional park on the upper slopes above the coastal strip. The Ionian coast is within the local area, with the waterfront settlements of Riposto and Fondachello nearby. The nearest ski lifts are on Etna around Piano Provenzana and Rifugio Sapienza, reached by mountain road in roughly 45 to 60 minutes depending on conditions. The nearest town of size is Catania, with a full range of city services and the airport. The area is known for citrus groves and vineyards on Etna’s volcanic soils.