Rustico/casale
Ad Angera, in una zona residenziale molto tranquilla e ben servita, proponiamo in vendita un affascinante casale storico della fine del 1700, libero su tre lati, caratterizzato da ampie metrature, un'ottima esposizione solare e un grande giardino privato. L'immobile si sviluppa su due livelli principali, piano terra e…
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Livable, but something basic is worn out
Condition not stated in the listingSee what needs doing and what each job costs
At €195,000 for 420 m² plus an estimated €700/m² renovation (~€294k) the effective price is ~€489k or ~€1,164/m² — about 3.1× the local baseline of €375/m². The listing does not state the building's condition, so renovation needs are uncertain despite 10 photos.
More on the house and the area
A handsome late‑18th‑century casale with a very photogenic covered loggia, exposed timber roof and a large private lawn — plenty of historic character and outdoor space. The structure looks sound and the rooms are intact, but the interiors are dated and will need modernization (kitchen/baths, services and finishes) before full move‑in comfort.
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€83,000 – €147,000
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.
- Needs modernization — kitchens and bathrooms not shown and likely require work.
- Cosmetic and systems upgrades probable (wiring, heating, windows/shutters).
- Located in a small residential enclave — not an isolated, panoramic rural spot.
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 86/100The southern foothills of the Prealps (Lugano Prealps) form the ridges visible from the town and the lake shore. Angera sits on the eastern shore of Lake Maggiore and has a lakeside harbour with regular boat connections along the lake. The Rocca Borromeo di Angera, a medieval fortress above the town, houses a museum including the Museo della Bambola e del Giocattolo (doll and toy museum). The Borromean islands and the resort towns of mid-Lake Maggiore (for example Arona and Stresa) are the named lake destinations nearby. Local service centres include Arona (rail links on the Milan–Domodossola line) and Sesto Calende; the city of Varese and Milan and Malpensa airport are the main regional transport hubs. The area is known for Lake Maggiore lakeside tourism, boat traffic and historic lakeside sites.