Casa indipendente
In vendita a Bistagno, proponiamo una casa singola di ampie dimensioni, perfetta per chi cerca spazio e indipendenza. L'immobile si sviluppa su quattro livelli, per un totale di 390 mq, suddivisi in 130 mq al piano terra, 130 mq al primo piano e 130 mq al secondo piano. La casa, attualmente in condizioni da ristrutturare, offre un grande potenziale per...
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Livable, but something basic is worn out
Condition not stated in the listingMust be done first
- Damp
- Wiring
See what needs doing and what each job costs
Price €70,000 for 390 m² but described as "in condizioni da ristrutturare"; I estimate €700/m² renovation (~€273k), giving an effective price ~€343k (≈€879/m²) vs regional median €400/m², so the total investment is well above local norms.
More on the house and the area
Big, characterful courtyard house with vaulted cellars, original beams, arched openings and a classic inner cortile — lots of historic charm and usable space (390 m²). The building is structurally present and partially furnished but clearly needs a comprehensive renovation to be a comfortable home; excellent value for a restoration project.
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€77,000 – €137,000
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.
- Property is largely to be renovated — many rooms look neglected and will need works (plaster, floors, finishes).
- Exposed/old timber beams and some ceilings show age — structural inspection recommended.
- Only one bathroom shown and services (electrical/plumbing/insulation) likely need updating.
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 58/100The cluster lies in the Bormida valley in the hills between the Langhe and Monferrato systems, with vineyard and woodland slopes around the river plain. The Bormida river runs through the area. Acqui Terme is the nearest town of size, with a substantial historic centre and thermal baths. This part of southern Piemonte is known for wine landscapes and mixed vine-covered hills, but the strongest named wine zones are outside the immediate 15 km radius.