Villa in Strada Provinciale 95
A 4,5 km dal centro abitato di Manduria, in zona Meschinella, proponiamo villino composto da 4,5 vani con una superficie di 55 metri quadri. Terreno circostante di circa 9.300 metri quadri. Piccolo trullo di preghiera accatastato fatto a mano. Possibilità di ampliare. Cisterna per l'approvvigionamento dell'acqua da…
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Not before the basics are done
Condition not stated in the listingMust be done first
- Plumbing
- Heating
- Bathroom
- Windows
See what needs doing and what each job costs
Listed at €24,000 for 55 m2 with an estimated renovation of ~€700/m2 (≈€38,500) yields an effective price of ≈€1,136/m2, well above the regional median of €531/m2. The description omits the property condition and is cut off, so renovation needs are uncertain despite 21 photos and the large 9,300 m2 plot.
More on the house and the area
A small, roofed country villa on a very large 9,300 m² plot with olive trees and a hand-built small trullo gives genuine Puglia character. The structure is intact and clearly habitable after a comprehensive refresh, but the interior and services (water, electrics, kitchen/bath) need real renovation. At the listed price this is a strong bargain for someone wanting a rural project that can become a cozy home.
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€11,000 – €20,000
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.
- Substantial renovation required — interior finishes, floors, kitchen and bathroom work needed
- Water system not ready: cisterna and old well need connection/repair
- Electricity is in the area but likely needs reconnection and safety checks
- Outbuildings are basic/partially derelict
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 66/100No mountains or named ranges within 15 km; the terrain is the low, largely flat karst plateau of the Salento with drained agricultural soils. The surrounding countryside is dominated by vineyards and olive groves; the locality is known for Primitivo di Manduria wine production with wineries and vineyards in the area. The Ionian Sea coast with beaches and small seaside towns lies within the local 15 km radius. There are no national parks or UNESCO protected landscapes in the immediate area. Manduria itself has an historic centre with ancient (Messapian) origins and provides normal town services (shops, markets, municipal and health services); larger regional services and an urban port are in Taranto to the northwest. The local economy is largely agricultural — wine and olive oil — with some agritourism and winery visits.