Edificio in Via Plebiscito
Nel cuore del comune di Tuglie, proponiamo in vendita un affascinante palazzo d'epoca risalente al 1900. L'immobile si sviluppa su due livelli, offrendo una superficie complessiva di 150 mq. Al suo interno l'abitazione è dotato di molteplici camere utilizzabili come meglio si crede, a seconda delle proprie esigenze. Sono presenti due bagni, che assicurano praticità e funzionalità. Gli...
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
- Windows
See what needs doing and what each job costs
Listed at €55,000 for 150 m² (367 €/m²). Assuming modest works (~€200/m² → €30,000) gives an effective €85,000 total (≈567 €/m²), about 23% above the local baseline of €462/m²; photos are plentiful but the listing does not state the property condition.
More on the house and the area
Beautiful small palazzo with high vaulted ceilings, original tiles and a sunny private terrace — very characterful. The structure is intact and roofed, but the interiors need substantial renovation and system upgrades; a great bargain for someone who wants an authentic historic home to restore.
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€10,000 – €17,000
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.
- Clearly needs significant renovation and deep cleaning (floors, plaster, windows, finishes).
- Visible damp/staining and peeling plaster in several rooms — check for moisture/roof issues.
- Bathrooms and kitchen are old and will need updating; likely electrical/plumbing work required.
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 61/100This is the inland Salento around Gallipoli, with low limestone ground, olive groves and scattered rural buildings. The Ionian coast near Gallipoli is within about 15 km, with beaches and rocky shoreline around Rivabella, Padula Bianca and Santa Maria al Bagno. The Serre Salentine low ridge country lies across this part of the peninsula rather than any true mountains. Gallipoli is the nearest town of size, with a working old town on an island, port, services and rail links. In this part of Salento the area is known for olive cultivation, wine and summer seaside tourism.