Italy house Move-in ready

2 bedrooms detached house, 70 m² Pont Canavese, Turin (province)

Pont Canavese, Piedmont, Italy

€24,900

2 bedrooms detached house, 70 m² Pont Canavese, Turin (province)

Key facts

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Interior
70 m²
Type
house

Features

  • Move-in ready

About this property

Dreaming of a peaceful retreat nestled in nature, 700 meters above sea level, where you can escape the daily grind surrounded by the Canavese mountains?In the picturesque Formiero region of Pont-Canavese, just a few kilometers from amenities but far enough away to ensure complete relaxation, this quaint semi-detached house awaits you. Can you imagine the crisp air and rejuvenating silence of this historic village, accessible via a charming walk of just one hundred meters from the small square where you'll leave your car?The property is spread over two levels, connected partly by an external staircase and partly by an internal one, offering spaces with an authentic feel. On the ground floor, you'll find a comfortable kitchen, a welcoming living room for your evenings, a cool cellar, and an outdoor bathroom.Going up to the first floor, the sleeping area consists of two bedrooms, a useful storage room, a second bathroom, and a wonderful balcony from which you can enjoy an exceptional view of the surrounding mountains, the ideal setting for your morning breakfasts.Renovated in the 1970s, the home is in good overall condition and boasts a roof made of local slate. Heating is completely independent via wood-burning stoves, the perfect element for recreating a true mountain atmosphere.Completing the property, located just across the pedestrian street, is a lovely private, fenced courtyard of approximately 100 square meters, the ideal space for your outdoor recreation or your pets. Its location, three kilometers from Alpette, makes this home the perfect starting point for those who love exploring trails and experiencing nature.We invite you to browse the photo gallery and be captivated by the spectacular images in our drone video. If you're looking for an authentic, panoramic second home away from the hustle and bustle of the city, contact us now to schedule a viewing!"The images and contents are intended for purely illustrative purposes and do not constitute a contractual

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 €24,900

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.

 €249–€1,370

Estate agent fee (buyer’s share)

2–4% + 22% VAT

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

 €598–€1,220

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 €4,347–€11,590

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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