Italy farmhouse Move-in ready

4 bedrooms farm, 150 m² Corvara, Pescara (province)

Corvara, Abruzzo, Italy

€220,000

4 bedrooms farm, 150 m² Corvara, Pescara (province)

Key facts

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1
Interior
150 m²
Land
10 m²
Type
farmhouse

Features

  • Pool
  • Garden
  • Move-in ready

About this property

Extraordinary farmhouse for sale consisting of dwelling, stable, barn, 4 spring water wells, shed, approximately 10 hectares of land in production with fiscal aid and agricultural equipment in Corvara. The house is on one level: the ground floor, and consists of a kitchen, a dining room, a living room, four bedrooms, two of which have a private balcony, and a bathroom. Part of the house was renovated in the 1990s and is in perfect condition, with new fixtures and fittings, part needs maintenance work. Habitable immediately, with utilities connected, (heating and hot water are provided by a wood boiler), the price includes furniture, appliances and equipment for working the land including tractor. In the basement there are two cellars of about 118 sqm with a porch of about 30 sqm. The stable is about 245 sqm; the barn is about 205 sqm; the shed is about 90 sqm. The entire property is surrounded by greenery and enjoys an extraordinary view. On the land there are 4 spring water wells, two of which are close to the house and another two further away, this allows most of the land to be watered. There are about 150 olive trees as well as several fruit trees and a beautiful wood. The property is located near the historic centre of the village of Corvara, where it is possible to admire the fortified house-walls and a breathtaking view, a true plunge into the extraordinary past of authentic Abruzzo, made of shepherds, sheep and wolves. With the proximity to the Majella and Gran Sasso mountains, the atmosphere in this village is unique. Just 13 km away is the village of Torre de' Passeri where you can find supermarkets, a pharmacy, bars, schools, a swimming pool and other shops as well as a health center. The town is very active, a gathering point for the smaller neighboring towns, strategically located near the A25 motorway exit that connects the town to the capital in just over an hour and in just 30 minutes you can reach the ski resorts and the golden beaches of the Adriat

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 €220,000

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.

 €2,200–€12,100

Estate agent fee (buyer’s share)

2–4% + 22% VAT

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

 €5,280–€10,780

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 €10,980–€31,880

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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