Villa
TECNORETE CHIETI: SOLUZIONE SEMI INDIPENDENTE IN VENDITA AD ARIELLI Ad Arielli, in provincia di Pescara, proponiamo in vendita una spaziosa casa semi-indipendente di circa 210 mq, in buono stato di conservazione, ideale per famiglie alla ricerca di ampi spazi e tranquillità. L'abitazione dispone di un ampio soggiorno, cucina, tre camere da letto e due bagni, offrendo una distribuzione...
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Condition not stated in the listingSee what needs doing and what each job costs
Price €80,000 plus estimated renovation €200/m² (≈€42,200) gives an effective cost of ≈€122,200 or ≈€580/m², well above the regional median of ≈€362/m² — this looks overpriced for a 211 m² villa. The ad states the house is in “buono stato” and includes 15 photos, but key fields (condition/energy class/building year) are not provided.
More on the house and the area
A large, solid semi‑detached town house with classical marble stairs, high rooms and a vaulted cellar that gives real character. Interiors are liveable but dated — a straightforward refresh would make this a comfortable family home. Excellent size and price for the Abruzzo location, with a small private courtyard and balcony.
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€14,000 – €23,000
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.
- Cosmetic updating needed (kitchens, bathrooms, some finishes).
- Exterior plaster shows wear at the base and some internal plaster areas need repair.
- Ground‑floor cellar/arched room appears raw and may need damp-proofing and electrical work.
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 area sits on the lower slopes between the Maiella massif and the Adriatic side hills, with a landscape of vineyards, olive groves and cultivated ridges. The Foro river valley is nearby, and the coast around Ortona is within the wider surrounding area beyond the immediate inland hills. The Maiella National Park begins farther inland, and the mountain is a constant presence to the west, but the protected high mountain landscape is outside the immediate 15 km radius. Ortona is the nearest larger town, with a port, rail station and services. This part of Abruzzo is known for wine production, especially Montepulciano d'Abruzzo and olive oil.