Terratetto unifamiliare in Orsomarso
Si propone in vendita nel cuore storico di Orsomarso(Cs), in via Argentina 23, casa indipendente di circa 60mq, situata a pochi passi dalla piazza principale, Piazza Sant'Anna e dalla suggestiva Chiesa del SS. Salvatore. La casa si sviluppa su due piani, ed è caratterizzata al piano inferiore da soggiorno, cucina, una…
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Livable, but something basic is worn out
In the listingHabitableMust be done first
- Heating
See what needs doing and what each job costs
Effective price ≈ €57,000 (€45k + est. €12k renovation = €950/m²) versus local median €423/m² — substantially above the area baseline, so overpriced despite the central location and many photos. Listing does not state an energy class.
More on the house and the area
A compact, habitable village house right in Orsomarso’s historic centre with pretty pastel façade and small balconies — very authentic borgo living. Interiors are clean and usable (bathroom and basic kitchen present) but plain and in need of cosmetic updating. Good value for buyers prioritising location and charm over space or views.
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€4,000 – €7,000
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.
- Very small rooms with windows facing a narrow alley — limited light and privacy.
- Simple, dated finishes (ceramic floors/tiles) — mostly habitable but cosmetic updating recommended.
- No garden or private outdoor space beyond small balconies.
- Confirm heating/utility arrangements — only a small water heater visible.
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 78/100The western foothills of the Pollino and Orsomarso mountains are within the 15 km radius, with steep wooded slopes and narrow valleys around the upper Lao basin. The Lao River runs through this area, and the Valle del Fiume Lao forms part of Pollino National Park. The Tyrrhenian coast is close by, with the shore around Scalea and Santa Maria del Cedro just beyond the hills. The nearest town of size is Scalea, which provides the main rail station, supermarkets and everyday services on the coast. This part of northern Calabria is known for mountain villages above the Tyrrhenian side and for the Lao valley.