Rustico/casale in Strada Statale Brisighellese - Ravennate 335
Affascinante complesso edilizio in pietrame, dominante e immerso nel verde, ubicato fra Fiesole e l’Olmo, l’immobile ha una superficie di 690 mq. oltre a due ampissimi piazzali e due ettari di terreno, Trattasi di un’antica e magica costruzione, la tradizione e la storia locale vuole che sia stato originariamente un convento fondato nel XIII secolo dalle confraternite mendicanti, divenne poi...
What it really costs
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Move in as it is
Condition not stated in the listingSee what needs doing and what each job costs
I assumed renovation ~€700/m² (historic stone complex). That gives an effective total ≈€968k ⇒ ≈€1,403/m² versus local median €500/m², so the all-in cost is well above the regional baseline; the listing does not state the building condition.
More on the house and the area
A beautiful, dominant stone farmhouse with original beams, terracotta floors, fireplaces and wide terraces overlooking Tuscan hills. The house is roofed and largely intact — a very livable, characterful property that will need cosmetic updating and some reconfiguration of former commercial areas. Two hectares of land and dramatic valley views make it a true dream-home location, but expect substantial renovation/maintenance work.
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€137,000 – €242,000
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 updating/modernization in places (dated finishes and some panelled sections).
- Parts appear configured as a former commercial/restaurant space and may need conversion for pure residential use.
- Large building and grounds — renovation and ongoing maintenance costs will be significant.
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 town sits on wooded hills immediately above the valley where Florence lies. Fiesole contains visible archaeological remains from the Etruscan period and a 1st‑century Roman theatre. The Arno river runs through the valley floor below. The historic centre of Florence, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is within the local area and contains monuments and museums such as the Cathedral (Duomo), the Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio and the main railway hub (Santa Maria Novella). Florence's Amerigo Vespucci (Peretola) airport serves the area. The Tuscan‑Emilian Apennines are the nearby mountain chain visible from the hills and form the higher ground of the province. The Chianti hills and the wine‑producing landscape lie to the south/south‑east within the 15 km radius. There are no significant ski lifts or a national park inside the immediate 15 km radius. The area is known for its Etruscan and Roman archaeology and for immediate proximity to Florence's Renaissance heritage and the Chianti wine region.