Villa in Via Cavaliera
FORLI' | RAVALDINO IN MONTE Villa bifamiliare | 12 Locali | 547 Mq comm. li IMMOBILE: Abitazione 1 Piano terra: Ampio ingresso - Cucina - Soggiorno - Salone - Bagno Piano primo: 2 Camere da letto matrimoniale - Cabina Armadio - 2 Bagni Abitazione 2 Piano terra: Soggiorno - Sala da pranzo - Cucina - Bagno...
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Move in as it is
Condition not stated in the listingSee what needs doing and what each job costs
Asking EUR 730,000 for 547 m² (EUR 1,335/m²); estimated renovation ~EUR 200/m² makes an effective ~EUR 1,534/m² versus the regional median of EUR 351/m² (≈4.4× higher). The listing gives many photos but does not state the condition or energy class, so at this price level it looks overpriced for Forlì.
More on the house and the area
A beautifully restored farmhouse-style villa with original wooden beams, terracotta floors, a big fireplace and expansive lawns/olive trees — interiors look move-in ready. The house combines strong historic character and wide countryside views, but its size means higher upkeep and the listing lacks energy/technical details.
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€36,000 – €61,000
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 large property so ongoing maintenance and heating costs will be significant
- Price is high for a 'bargain' search — not a cheap flip
- Energy performance / technical documentation not shown in the listing
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 61/100The cluster sits in the first Apennine hills of Romagna, in the valley of the Rabbi river. The Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona e Campigna National Park lies to the southwest, with the forested ridge of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines forming the wider backdrop of this part of the province. Predappio is the nearest small centre with everyday shops and services, and Forlì is the nearest larger town with a full range of urban services and rail connections. The area is known for Sangiovese vineyards and Romagna hill agriculture.