Casa indipendente in Località Modditonalza 35
Nel piccolo borgo di Modditonalza, casetta indipendente con giardino circa 400 mq tutta da ristrutturare poss. di luce e acqua.
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Not before the basics are done
Condition not stated in the listingMust be done first
- Connections
- Plumbing
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
See what needs doing and what each job costs
Property is €28,000 for 45 m² but described as 'tutta da ristrutturare' so I estimate full renovation at €1,100/m² → renovation ≈ €49,500 and effective price ≈ €77,500 (≈€1,722/m²), far above the regional median of €388/m²; sizeable ~400 m² garden is a plus but the house needs complete work and is 17 km from the sea.
More on the house and the area
Small, characterful Sardinian cottage with original painted doors, stone porch and about 400 m² garden/olive trees — very photogenic outside. The roof appears intact but the interior is tired and needs a full refit (no bathroom, wiring/plumbing). A real bargain for someone wanting a compact, characterful fixer to turn into a livable home.
All the services redone, bathrooms, kitchen, windows. The structure is left alone.
Turnkey, facade and insulation included.
Our read of the photos, €1,100/m², falls in this band.
Materials only, work you may do yourself€18,000 – €27,000
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.
- Requires complete renovation: new plumbing, electrical and interior finishes
- No bathroom shown — must be installed
- Plaster/damp and exterior rendering need repair
- Confirm utilities and building permits before purchase
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 52/100The area is in the Anglona interior, with low volcanic and sedimentary hills, scattered pasture and cork-oak countryside. The Coghinas valley is nearby, and the artificial Lake Coghinas lies within the wider local area. Perfugas is the nearest small town of note, with everyday services and a historic centre; Tempio Pausania is the nearest larger town with a fuller range of shops and administration. This part of northern Sardinia is known for livestock grazing, cork production and rural nuraghe country.