Villetta a schiera in Frazione Baltigati 119
CASA FINESCHIERA E TERRENI A BALTGATI 119 L'immobile si trova in una zona tranquilla e immersa nel verde, in frazione Baltigati 119, Valdilana (BI) ideale sia come prima abitazione che come casa vacanze, venduta parzialmente arredata. Si sviluppa su tre livelli, con una superficie totale di circa 165 mq. La casa è composta da una cucina abitabile spaziosa...
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Condition not stated in the listingSee what needs doing and what each job costs
Asking €16,500 for 165 m2; I estimate modest works at €200/m2 → renovation ~€33,000, giving an effective price ≈€300/m2 versus the regional median of €350/m2. The listing does not state the exact condition but 39 photos and “venduta parzialmente arredata” suggest a habitable countryside townhouse and a solid value for renovation.
More on the house and the area
Sunny village house with lovely rooftop/mountain views and authentic period touches (polished wood floors, stone fireplace). The structure and rooms look solid and immediately livable, though the kitchen and bathroom are dated and the outdoor space is minimal. At this price it’s a real bargain for someone wanting a characterful move‑in home with light updating.
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€11,000 – €18,000
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.
- Kitchen and bathroom are dated and will benefit from renovation
- Only one bathroom for a 3‑bed layout
- Narrow external balcony and limited private outdoor space
- Internal wooden stair is steep and might need safety improvements
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 66/100The area sits in the lower Biellese valleys at the edge of the Pennine Alps, with wooded slopes and small settlements along the Sessera valley. The Sessera river runs through this part of the valley. The nearest substantial mountain area is the Oasi Zegna and the Bielmonte zone, with ski lifts around Bielmonte at roughly a 25-minute drive. The nearest town of size is Biella, which has full services, rail connections and a historic centre. This part of the province is known for textile mills and for the transition from the Po-side plain into the alpine foothills.