Villa in vendita a Melilli, Villasmundo
Villa da ristrutturare in vendita a Villasmundo, Siracusa La villa è situata in un contesto tranquillo e riservato, a pochi chilometri da Siracusa, Ortigia e dalle principali località turistiche della Sicilia sud-orientale. La proprietà rappresenta un'interessante opportunità per chi desidera realizzare una villa…
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Not before the basics are done
In the listingNeeds renovationMust be done first
- Wiring
- Heating
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
See what needs doing and what each job costs
Price €80,000 for 81 m² plus estimated renovation €700/m² → renovation ≈€56,700 and effective price ≈€136,700 (~€1,690/m²), about 4.4× the regional median of €380/m², so this looks overpriced despite the good photo set (31) and proximity to Siracusa/Ortigia.
More on the house and the area
A solid two‑storey villa on a sizeable, private plot a few kilometres from the sea with mature trees and outdoor potential. The structure is standing and rooms have intact floors, but much cosmetic and some structural work (unfinished upper rooms, roof/ceilings, services) is required to make it a comfortable home or holiday rental.
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€16,000 – €28,000
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.
Bringing a house that has stood empty back into service: new water, sewer and electricity, plus the practices. The same sum on an 80 m² house and on a 300 m² one, which is why a €40,000 house is not a €40,000 project.
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Water 1,800 · sewer 2,500 · electricity 700–1,600 · CILA 1,000 · cadastral filing 500 · structural design 700 · Legge 10 report 900 · safety coordination 1,800
No mains drain: add €2,000–4,500 for a septic tank. Listings never say, so ask.
- Needs full renovation of finishes, bathrooms, kitchen and building services (electrics/plumbing).
- Upper floor shows unfinished/raw brick rooms and external asbestos/corrugated roof panels need inspection/repair.
- Overgrown grounds and unpaved access; verify permits for works (pool/extension) before buying.
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 34/100The cluster is in the limestone plateau and low coastal strip north of Siracusa, with the Ionian coast at Augusta Bay nearby. The area is part of the Hyblaean landscape, with dry stone farmland and cut valleys inland. Augusta is the nearest larger town and has port and everyday services. Siracusa is the nearest major city for a fuller range of services and monuments. This stretch of coast is also known for the petrochemical and port installations between Augusta, Priolo and Melilli.