A 12th-century historic property transformed into three independent hospitality apartments in the historic centre of Bitonto, then brought to market and managed for short-term stays.
€120,000Capital investedAcquisition + renovation
3Independent apartments
11/12Total guest capacity
Real photos of the completed property
Casa Torre Normanna
Stabilised planning scenario
From historic property to income-producing asset
The property was organised into three independent units and monetised through short-term stays, direct bookings and professional hospitality management.
Average nightly rate€85
Occupancy assumption52.5%
Operating-cost assumption30%
Indicative gross revenue€48,864Indicative operating result€34,205Indicative ROI on cost28.5%Indicative payback3.5 yr
Planning range
Using 45–60% occupancy, €80–€90 average nightly rate and 30% operating costs, the model produces an indicative net operating ROI of approximately 23–34% per year before tax, financing and extraordinary capital expenditure.
How the property is monetised
Value creation, not only rental income
The project combines restoration of a historic asset, subdivision into independently rentable units, professional presentation and ongoing management. Potential capital appreciation is not included in the ROI calculation below.
Three separately bookable apartments
Airbnb, Booking and direct reservations
Seasonal pricing and availability management
Remote check-in and guest communication
Cleaning, linen and maintenance coordination
Direct-booking website, Stripe and calendar synchronisation
Investment figures shown here are a case-study planning model, not a promise or guarantee of future returns. The €120,000 capital-invested figure reflects acquisition + renovation for this project. Revenue scenarios are illustrative and depend on occupancy, nightly rates, seasonality, regulation, operating costs and market conditions.