Vc645 – monferrato - murisengo, via torino 67
Casa indipendente libera su quattro lati, con ampi spazi interni ed esterni, ideale per chi desidera una soluzione versatile, immersa nella tranquillità ma comoda ai principali collegamenti. L'abitazione si sviluppa su un unico livello e offre una luminosa zona giorno composta da cucina e soggiorno, due camere da…
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Livable, but something basic is worn out
In the listingHabitableSee what needs doing and what each job costs
At €85,000 (€472/m²), the habitable 180 m² villa needs modernization, estimated at about €36,000, bringing the effective cost to roughly €672/m² versus the Piemonte baseline of €315/m². Recent roofs, double glazing, garage, terrace and full utilities support the property, but the price is high for this remote inland location.
More on the house and the area
A solid, independent countryside villa with a pleasant private garden, fenced outdoor space, terrace, garage, and sunny rural setting. The house is clearly habitable rather than a renovation shell, but the interiors are strongly dated and would benefit from cosmetic updating and some repairs. At 180 sqm for €85,000, its size, land, and practical features create good value, though the overall visual impact is more comfortable and functional than dreamlike.
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€12,000 – €20,000
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 dated and need modernization, with visible peeling plaster and aging finishes.
- The photos do not show a dramatic view or especially distinctive architectural character.
- Heating is oil-fired and the property uses a septic system; verify ongoing maintenance and running costs.
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 68/100This is hill country of the Monferrato, with cultivated ridges, small woods and scattered villages. The Po is north of the area beyond the nearest hills, but within the immediate surroundings the landscape is inland agricultural hills rather than a riverfront. Casale Monferrato is the nearest larger town, with services, rail links and a substantial historic centre. Moncalvo is nearby and is listed among I Borghi più belli d'Italia. The area is known for vineyards, mixed farming and the wider Monferrato wine landscape.