Terratetto unifamiliare in Sanfront
SANFRONT - Fraz. Rocchetta In posizione tranquilla e immersa nel verde, proponiamo casa indipendente libera su quattro lati, facilmente raggiungibile durante tutto l’anno e ideale sia come abitazione principale sia come seconda casa. La proprietà gode di un’ottima esposizione, che garantisce ambienti luminosi e…
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Move in as it is
In the listingHabitableSee what needs doing and what each job costs
After a modest renovation estimate the effective price is about €66,000 (≈€1,200/m²) versus the regional median of €350/m², so this asking price is a clear premium to typical local pricing. The house is habitable, independent with garage, garden and many photos, but the property’s features justify only part of the higher-than-average price.
More on the house and the area
Warm, characterful interiors with exposed wooden beams, stone wall and a cosy wood‑burner make this a very photogenic, ready-to-live home. The private garden, garage and a clear view toward Monviso add real outdoor value, but note the split-access layout (external steps to the ground floor) and the small overall size.
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 – €6,000
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.
- Ground-floor kitchen and bathroom currently accessed separately via an external stair — internal circulation is not ideal.
- Compact footprint (55 m²) — suitable for 1–2 people or a pied-à-terre.
- May need cosmetic updates/modernisation to suit full-time living (check heating/energy details).
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 71/100The cluster lies at the foot of the Cottian Alps, where the plain around Saluzzo meets the mountain valleys leading toward Paesana and the upper Po. The Po rises on Monviso above Pian del Re, and Monviso dominates the skyline from this part of the valley. The Parco del Monviso begins up-valley, and the upper Po valley is the main named landscape feature of the area. The nearest ski lifts are the small facilities at Rucas near Bagnolo Piemonte, roughly 20–30 minutes by road, while the larger lifts of Crissolo are about 35–45 minutes away. Saluzzo is the nearest town of size, with a substantial historic centre and services, and Pinerolo is the nearest larger urban centre. The area is known for orchards and mixed Alpine foothill farming, with Bagnolo Piemonte nearby also known for stone quarrying.