Italy farmhouse

4 bedrooms country house, 200 m² Ogliastro Cilento, Salerno (province) Cilento

Ogliastro Cilento, Campania, Italy

€225,000

4 bedrooms country house, 200 m² Ogliastro Cilento, Salerno (province) Cilento

Key facts

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Interior
200 m²
Land
3,860 m²
Type
farmhouse

Features

  • Pool
  • Garden

About this property

Co-Own a Luxury Italian Villa with Amalfi Coast Views1/12th Share – £192,500 – Includes 4 Weeks Exclusive Annual Use* Villa Velius is a beautifully restored countryside villa, nestled within vibrant landscaped gardens filled with mature olive, lemon, and orange trees. Perched on a gentle hillside, it enjoys sweeping, uninterrupted views across the Bay of Salerno and the iconic Amalfi Coast. Located just minutes from the charming medieval coastal town of Agropoli—with its cobbled streets, seaside promenade, and vibrant dining scene—this expansive property offers the perfect balance of seclusion and accessibility. Exquisitely renovated, Villa Velius blends timeless Italian elegance with thoughtful, eco-conscious design. The result is a luxurious yet relaxed home that combines traditional character with modern comfort. It is the ultimate Italian retreat for those seeking to enjoy the beauty and culture of Southern Italy—without the full responsibility of second-home ownership.The Property Situated on 3,860 square meters of private land, Villa Velius has undergone a meticulous restoration. The three-level home features four spacious ensuite bedrooms, each designed with comfort and style in mind. The interiors are elegant yet welcoming, curated with rich fabrics, natural textures, and designer furnishings.Highlights include:Master Suite with Signature BathroomFeaturing a freestanding tub, and separate full shower, twin basins, gold-framed mirrors, and fittings, and its own private balcony terrace - this is luxury at its finest.All guest rooms with en-suite shower roomsGroundfloor gym, that can be used as an "overflow" bedroom, with its own kitchenette and showroomSustainable & Eco-Friendly FeaturesA new roof with thermal insulation and exposed beams,21kW solar power system,double-glazed windows with traditional wooden shutters offer both character and efficiency.Year-Round ComfortEnjoy air conditioning and underfloor heating throughout,a cozy log-burning fir

Location

Approximate location based on the listing's town. Confirm the exact address with the agent.

How to buy this property

Typical process in Italy — 2–4 months from accepted offer to keys. Tell us where you're buying from:

What's different for you

  • If this will be your main home (and you’ll be resident in that comune within 18 months), the “prima casa” rate cuts registration tax from 9% to 2% of the cadastral value.
  • A main home is also exempt from the annual IMU property tax.

What's different for you

  • No restrictions. You need a codice fiscale (tax code), which is free and quick to get from a consulate or the Agenzia delle Entrate.
  • As a second home you’ll pay 9% registration tax on the cadastral value and annual IMU (around 0.86–1.06% of the revalued cadastral value).
  • If you move here and become resident within 18 months, you can claim the 2% prima casa rate.

What's different for you

  • Italy applies “reciprocity”: you can buy if Italians can buy in your country. UK, US, Canada and Australia all qualify, and the notary confirms this.
  • Owning property doesn’t give you a visa. Living here needs an elective residence visa or similar, otherwise you are limited to 90 days in any 180.
  • Italian mortgages for non-EU non-residents are rare and capped at about 50–60% loan-to-value. Most buyers pay cash or borrow at home.
  • The notary must be sure you understand the deed. If you don’t speak Italian, a sworn translator and an English version are required (budget about €500–€1,000).

Next steps

  1. 1

    Get a codice fiscale

    1 day – 2 weeks

    Every buyer needs an Italian tax code before signing anything. It’s free from an Agenzia delle Entrate office or an Italian consulate.

    For you: You already have one — skip ahead.

  2. 2

    Written offer (proposta d’acquisto)

    1–2 weeks

    A written offer, usually with a deposit cheque. Once the seller accepts it, it becomes binding on both sides, so get the survey checks underway first or make it conditional.

  3. 3

    Survey and compliance checks

    2–6 weeks

    A geometra (surveyor) checks that the building matches the cadastral plans and the planning permits (conformità urbanistica e catastale). Your lawyer checks title and debts.

  4. 4

    Preliminary contract (compromesso)

    2–6 weeks after the offer

    You pay a deposit of 10–30% (caparra confirmatoria). If you pull out you lose it; if the seller pulls out they pay double. The contract must be registered within 20 days.

  5. 5

    Rogito at the notary and keys

    1–3 months after the compromesso

    You sign the final deed before the notary, pay the balance and the taxes, and get the keys. The notary then registers the transfer.

    For you: You can sign through a power of attorney (procura) made at an Italian consulate abroad.

    For you: You can sign through a power of attorney (procura) made at an Italian consulate abroad.

Buying costs on €225,000

Registration tax (imposta di registro)

9% of the cadastral value (2% for a main home)

The cadastral value is usually well below the market price (often 10–60% of it), so the real cost is typically 1–5.5% of the price. Buying from a developer means 10% VAT on the price instead.

 €2,250–€12,375

Estate agent fee (buyer’s share)

2–4% + 22% VAT

In Italy both the buyer and the seller usually pay the agent.

 €5,400–€11,025

Notary

≈ €2,000–€5,000

Plus about €100 in fixed mortgage and cadastral taxes.

 €2,000–€5,000

Geometra survey and lawyer (recommended)

≈ €1,500–€4,000

A sworn translator for non-Italian speakers adds about €500–€1,000.

 €1,500–€4,000
Estimated total on top of the price €11,150–€32,400

Pitfalls to watch

  • Unregistered works (abusivismo): extensions, pools or converted outbuildings that don’t match the cadastral plans can stop the sale or need a costly amnesty. Get the geometra report before the compromesso.
  • The proposta becomes binding once accepted. Don’t sign one “to hold the house” unless you’re prepared to go through with it.
  • Rural houses: check road access (servitù di passaggio), the water source (mains or a well) and the septic system. Many cheap farmhouses have none of these sorted.
  • “€1 houses” come with a binding renovation commitment (often 1–3 years) and a guarantee deposit. Budget for the full renovation, not the €1.
  • Seismic risk: much of central and southern Italy is in high-risk earthquake zones. Check the zone, and whether the building has been seismically improved.
  • Declare the full price in the deed and never pay part in cash — it’s illegal and voids your protections.

General guidance, last reviewed October 2026 — not legal or tax advice. Rules change and every purchase is different, so confirm with an independent local lawyer or notary before you sign anything.

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