Casa indipendente in Via del Mare 18
A Torchiarolo, in Via del Mare, proponiamo in vendita un’abitazione disposta su due livelli e caratterizzata dalle tradizionali volte a stella salentine. Il piano terra si apre su un accogliente ingresso-soggiorno e comprende una camera da letto, una cucina abitabile con annessa la presenza di camino e un bagno. Sul retro è presente un piccolo cortile, comodo come spazio di...
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Livable, but something basic is worn out
Condition not stated in the listingMust be done first
- Heating
See what needs doing and what each job costs
Price €35,000 plus estimated renovation €200/m² (€18,200) gives an effective cost of ≈€53,200 or ≈€585/m², about 9% below the regional baseline of €643/m²; 5 km from the sea and 14 photos showing traditional vaulted interiors make this a solid, affordable seaside-area country house.
More on the house and the area
This is a very characterful Salento house — beautiful star‑vaulted rooms and high ceilings give a stunning interior and great atmosphere. The property is largely lived‑in and usable but shows areas of peeling plaster and DIY finishes, so expect light-to-moderate cosmetic work. A roof terrace and small courtyard add outdoor space, and at €35k it’s a clear bargain for someone who wants an authentic move-in‑ready home to refresh and personalise.
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€6,000 – €10,000
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.
- Some rooms show peeling plaster and artist-studio clutter — cosmetic repairs and repainting needed.
- Only one small bathroom and modest kitchen; heating/energy details not shown.
- Roof terrace and small courtyard are usable but need finishing and waterproof checks.
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 53/100The area is the flat Salento plain close to the Adriatic coast. The nearest coast is the Adriatic around Lendinuso and Campo di Mare, with low sandy shoreline and pine woods in places rather than cliffs. The main nearby city is Brindisi, which has a port, rail links and city services. Lecce is also nearby and is the main historic city of this part of Salento, known for its Baroque centre. This part of northern Salento is known for agriculture, especially olive groves and vineyards.