Casa bifamiliare in Via delle Forme
In Umbria, nell'antico e caratteristico borgo di Guardea, non molto lontano dal centro del paese, proponiamo caratteristica porzione di casa in pietra con ingresso indipendente e cortile di proprietà. Al piano terra troviamo un ampia cantina con sottoscala, al primo piano invece abbiamo una cucina abitabile con grande camino e antico lavandino di marmo, una camera matrimoniale e bagno. La...
What it really costs
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At €37,000 (€481/m²), the asking price is only slightly below the Umbria townhouse baseline of €498/m²; assuming modest €200/m² work, the effective cost rises to about €681/m². The independent entrance, courtyard, cellar, and traditional features are positives, but condition and key property data are unspecified.
More on the house and the area
A characterful stone townhouse in an old Umbrian borgo, with an impressive traditional fireplace, antique marble sink, independent entrance, and a small private courtyard. The elevated outlook toward the surrounding valley adds real appeal. It appears roofed and usable rather than a ruin, but the interiors are dark, damp-looking, and in need of a serious refresh before feeling comfortably livable.
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€5,000 – €9,000
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.
- Very dated interiors with visible damp, worn finishes, and likely substantial cosmetic refurbishment needed.
- Bathroom and kitchen are extremely basic and should be checked for functionality and modern services.
- The exterior stairs, courtyard, roof edges, and masonry need a careful structural and maintenance inspection.
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 67/100The cluster is in the Tiber valley near the lower slopes of the Amerini hills. The Tevere runs nearby and Lago di Alviano, the reservoir on the river, is within the area. The Oasi WWF di Alviano protects wetlands around the lake and is known for birdlife. Orvieto is the nearest major historic town in the wider area, and Amelia is the nearer small centre with an old hill town core. This part of southern Umbria is known for mixed farmland, olive groves and hill villages on volcanic and alluvial terrain.