Italy house Move-in ready

8 bedrooms historic house, 400 m² Torre de' Passeri, Pescara (province)

Torre De Passeri, Abruzzo, Italy

€175,000

8 bedrooms historic house, 400 m² Torre de' Passeri, Pescara (province)

Key facts

Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
2
Interior
400 m²
Type
house

Features

  • Move-in ready

About this property

PALAZZO PORPORA , TORRE DEI PASSERI HISTORIC CENTRE 8 Bedroom Palazzo . Restored property on 4 floors of one of the great houses of this ancient town centre. The ancient palazzo has an ancient door entrance and was once the residence of a single aristocratic family. The Duomo in the main piazza is just a few steps away. The accommodation of approximately 400 sqm consists of: On the Basement floor two spacious wine cellars On the Ground floor with access from one of the most beautiful squares of the town there are : corridor, entrance hall, a kitchen ,store room,dining room, multi use room There are magnificent vaulted ceilings in each room. Two garages/store rooms with independent entrances from the square and connected internally to the apartment as well. The marble staircase with ancient wrought iron handrails leads to the First floor with hallway, 5 large bedrooms, very large bathroom On the Second floor: store rooms, 3 bedrooms, small WC, 2 store rooms, the largest one has glass windows on one side of the room, originally it was a panoramic terrace. Notes on the restoration: The restoration took several years to complete and the roof,terracotta floors, double glazing windows, vaulting ceilings were meticulously restored. The first and second floor rooms have lovely frescos , all of them are restored. The heating, plumbing and electrical systems have all been renewed, the new heating system is a combination of a boiler and radiators. The large and numerous windows with new hardwood doors , window frames and shutters, let in ample light. The First and Second Floor of the palazzo has been preserved in its original glory as state rooms decorated by the local artist The location is superb. The palazzo is in the heart of the tranquil town Torre Dei Passeri , it is a lively town with schools, banks, shops,cafes and a couple restaurants you would expect in this typically Italian town. The countryside is dominated by olive groves, the beaches of the Adriatic sea are only

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 €175,000

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.

 €1,750–€9,625

Estate agent fee (buyer’s share)

2–4% + 22% VAT

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

 €4,200–€8,575

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 €9,450–€27,200

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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