Rustico/casale in Via Fossatello 31
SGURGOLA Proponiamo in vendita rustico situato nel cuore del paese di Sgurgola, in posizione centrale e facilmente raggiungibile. La proprietà dispone di una piccola corte perimetrale di circa 100 msup2 ideale come spazio esterno da valorizzare. Possibilità di allacciare gas e acqua a pochi metri dall'immobile.
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Not before the basics are done
Condition not stated in the listingMust be done first
- Connections
- Plumbing
- Bathroom
See what needs doing and what each job costs
Asking €9,000 for 150 m² 'rustico'; estimated full restoration €1,100/m² (utilities not connected) gives an effective price ≈ €1,160/m² versus the local baseline €614/m², so the all-in cost is well above market.
More on the house and the area
Beautiful hilltop/valley views and a small private court give this village farmhouse strong charm. The stone/stucco shell is intact but the interior requires substantial renovation—an excellent bargain for someone wanting to restore a characterful home.
All the services redone, bathrooms, kitchen, windows. The structure is left alone.
Turnkey, facade and insulation included.
Our read of the photos, €1,100/m², falls in this band.
Materials only, work you may do yourself€59,000 – €88,000
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.
- Significant interior renovation needed (peeling plaster, likely systems replacement).
- No clear evidence of working utilities—listing says gas/water can be connected a few metres away.
- Access via external stairs and small courtyard may limit layouts and accessibility.
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 70/100The cluster sits on the lower foothills immediately north of the Monti Lepini massif. The Valle del Sacco (Sacco river valley) lies on the plain within the surrounding area. There is no national park or large lake within a 15 km radius. Nearest town of size is Anagni (medieval centre and cathedral) about 8–10 km away; the provincial capital Frosinone (railway station, hospital, larger shops and administrative services) is roughly 15–20 km. The local land use is agricultural: olive groves, vineyards and small mixed farms are common. Road access to the A1 Rome–Naples corridor is within a short drive; Rome is the nearest major city at roughly 60–70 km.