Casa indipendente in Via 14 Marzo
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 accogliente soggiorno e un primo bagno di servizio; al secondo piano...
What it really costs
See what needs doing and what each job costs
At €397/m², the asking price is essentially identical to the Piemonte country-house baseline of €398/m² before renovation, so there is no market discount. The description confirms generous space and 28 photos, but condition, construction year and energy class are missing; a €200/m² habitable-property allowance makes the effective cost about €597/m².
More on the house and the area
A genuinely charming village house in Garbagna, with colorful historic façades, decorative window surrounds, a beautiful brick-vaulted ceiling, and an exceptional setting beside the church and clock tower. The 146 sqm home appears solid and livable, with a functioning kitchen, heating, two bathrooms, and generous rooms, though the finishes are dated rather than turnkey. At €58,000, the combination of historic character, usable condition, and substantial space creates strong dream-home 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€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.
- The interiors are fully usable but dated and fairly plain, with some cosmetic refreshing needed.
- The multi-level layout may be less convenient for reduced mobility.
- No private garden, terrace, or notable scenic view is shown; the home fronts a public square/street.
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.