Trecastagni, Via Proietti – Casa indipendente angolare con doppio ingresso e terrazzino
Al piano terra, l'ingresso si apre direttamente sul soggiorno collegato al cucinotto, creando una zona giorno accogliente e funzionale. Sullo stesso livello insiste la zona notte, composta da due camere da letto, oltre al bagno. Tramite scala interna si accede al piano sottotetto rifinito, dove troviamo un ulteriore…
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Move in as it is
In the listingHabitableSee what needs doing and what each job costs
Estimated effective price ≈ €1,168/m² (€92k + ≈€19k renovation at €200/m²) vs local median €450/m² — well above the market. The house is currently rented and will be free only from January 2027, so it suits investors more than buyers needing immediate occupancy.
More on the house and the area
Attractive corner townhouse with a classic yellow stucco exterior, arched doorway and some pleasant historic touches; the interior is finished and immediately habitable with a usable wood‑beamed loft and a private rooftop terrace. This is a realistic, move‑in village home rather than a project, but expect limited parking, reduced headroom in the attic and higher energy costs; also currently rented until Jan 2027.
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 – €11,000
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.
- Currently tenant‑occupied and will be free only from January 2027
- No garage or dedicated parking (tight village street)
- Upper floor/attic has low headroom in places, limiting usable space
- Energy class G — likely higher heating/cooling costs
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 78/100Mount Etna is within the 15 km radius, with the southern Etna slopes and lava landscapes immediately above the town. The Monte Gorna and Monti Rossi volcanic cones are nearby on the Etna side. The Parco dell'Etna covers the mountain above the built-up belt. The nearest ski lifts are those on Etna south around Rifugio Sapienza, roughly a 30-40 minute drive depending on road conditions. Catania is the nearest large city and provides the full range of city services, rail links and the main airport for eastern Sicily. The area is known for vineyards, pistachios, orchards and villages built with Etna stone on the volcano's lower slopes.