Cesena' di Campli, casa con ampio giardino
in un contesto riservato e armonioso, questa casa singola con ampio giardino privato, rappresenta una soluzione rara, pensata per chi desidera vivere in totale indipendenza senza rinunciare alla comodita' degli spazi moderni. l' abitazione si sviluppa su un unico livello, garantendo funzionalita' e comfort in ogni…
What it really costs
Can you move in?
Livable, but something basic is worn out
In the listingHabitableSee what needs doing and what each job costs
At €62,000 for 306 sqm, the ask is just €203/sqm; assuming habitable condition adds about €200/sqm renovation, the effective cost is ~€403/sqm, still close to the low Abruzzo villa baseline of €359/sqm despite the very large size. Detached house with garden, garage/cellar, 21 photos and no obvious legal issues make this a strong value listing, slightly tempered by the ordinary inland location (19 km from the sea).
More on the house and the area
This is a real, usable detached house, not a ruin: the roof, structure, kitchen, bathroom-level livability and garage/cellar setup all look basically functional. Its best asset is the private olive-filled garden and independence, which give it some country charm. The wow is moderate rather than strong because the house is plain 1970s, the interiors are dated, and the setting shown is green but not scenic.
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€20,000 – €34,000
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.
- Exterior and grounds look neglected and need clearing/tidying.
- Interiors appear dated rather than stylish, with likely cosmetic updating needed.
- No real view or standout architectural character shown in the photos.
- Proximity to the superstrada may reduce the sense of rural romance.
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 68/100The cluster is in the Tordino valley with the Gran Sasso d'Italia and the Monti della Laga within about 15 km to the west, forming the main mountain backdrop of the area. The Tordino river runs through Teramo. The Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga begins close to the city on the mountain side. The nearest substantial town is Teramo, which has a cathedral, a Roman theatre and the services of a provincial capital. This part of Abruzzo is known for the transition from Adriatic foothills to the highest Apennine massifs and for food products linked to the Teramano area.