Casa singola in vendita a Garbagna
Nel comune di Garbagna, proponiamo in vendita una casa indipendente disposta su più livelli, caratterizzata da ampi spazi. La proprietà si sviluppa come segue: al piano terra ingresso funzionale, locale caldaia e locale di sgombero; al primo piano si sviluppa la zona giorno composta da una cucina abitabile, un…
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
Habitable 146 m² townhouse at €397/m², slightly above the Piemonte baseline of €355/m²; adding roughly €29,200 for standard habitable-condition costs gives an effective €597/m². Recent PVC double glazing and a newer condensing boiler support livability, but the inland location offers little additional premium.
More on the house and the area
A highly photogenic historic townhouse in a colorful Piemonte borgo, directly beside an impressive church and clock tower. Inside, the brick-vaulted ceiling, original doors, high ceilings, and strong everyday layout give it genuine character, while the fitted kitchen, two bathrooms, heating, and finished floors make it a real habitable home rather than a renovation shell.
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€10,000 – €16,000
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.
- No private garden, terrace, or panoramic view is shown.
- Some interior finishes and the stairwell look dated and would benefit from cosmetic refreshes.
- The home is spread across several levels, which may be less convenient for some residents.
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 66/100The cluster is in the hills of the Val Grue, on the Ligurian Apennine side of south-east Piedmont. The Grue stream runs through the valley and the Curone and Borbera valleys are nearby. The nearest larger town is Tortona, which has rail services, shops and the main everyday services for the area. Garbagna is listed among I Borghi più belli d'Italia. This part of the province is known for mixed wooded hills, small valleys, hazelnuts, vineyards and quiet stone villages rather than for a single dominant landmark.