Rustico/casale in Via Palazzo
In contesto montano suggestivo e tranquillo, a Usseglio in centro paese proponiamo in vendita due baite adiacenti con cortile privato, ideali sia come seconda casa per le vacanze sia come investimento per locazioni turistiche. La soluzione offre un'elevata flessibilità d'uso: è possibile abitare una struttura e mettere…
What it really costs
See what needs doing and what each job costs
At €49,000 (€544/m²), the price is already above the Piemonte baseline of €263/m², and assuming €700/m² renovation for two unspecified mountain baite gives an effective cost near €1,089/m². The central village location and 15 photos help, but condition, year, energy class and habitability are missing.
More on the house and the area
A genuinely atmospheric Alpine farmhouse setting, with dramatic forested mountain views, traditional stone-and-slate outbuildings, timber balconies and cozy wood-paneled interiors. Unlike a mere rustic shell, the property appears usable now, with furnished rooms, kitchens, two bathrooms and a fireplace, though the exteriors and access feel rough and maintenance-heavy. At €49,000 for two adjacent structures and 90 sqm, the bargain potential is compelling.
Certified wiring, water and drainage, a heat source, a roof that keeps the water out, one working bathroom. Facade, insulation, a second bathroom and the floors wait.
All the services redone, bathrooms, kitchen, windows. The structure is left alone.
Our read of the photos, €700/m², falls in this band.
Turnkey, facade and insulation included.
Materials only, work you may do yourself€18,000 – €32,000
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.
- Exterior finishes, masonry and some roof sections look weathered and need inspection or maintenance.
- The steep, stepped access and outdoor stairs may limit accessibility and everyday convenience.
- Verify utilities, heating, legal status and the exact condition of both adjacent buildings.
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 76/100The cluster is in the Valli di Lanzo in the Graian Alps, with high alpine slopes and peaks around the upper Valle di Viù. The Stura di Viù runs through the valley, and Lago di Malciaussia lies above Usseglio in the same mountain basin. The area is next to the Parco Naturale di Malciaussia, and the larger Parco Naturale Orsiera-Rocciavrè is farther south across the mountain sector. Small ski facilities have existed at Pian Benot above Usseglio, about a 15–20 minute drive from the village area when operating. The nearest larger town is Lanzo Torinese down-valley, while Turin is the main city for services. Usseglio is known in the Lanzo valleys as a high mountain village and summer base for alpine routes and passes toward the French border sector.