Superbly situated at the top edge of a picturesque village in the hills above the town of Lari. The property is set in extensive land of 12,000 sqm (around 3 acres) and offers very substantial accommodation of over 600 sqm. This L-shaped building, in part, dates back to the XII century and is centred around a courtyard. Divided into a main home, with three independent units which have been used as successful summer lets.

The main house is entered into a large living - dining room with fireplace, built-in kitchen with pizza oven, under stair store room and upstairs is a large landing used as an additional living area, three bedrooms and bathroom. A separate portion of the house offers living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom. There are a further two one-bedroom flats and several cantina rooms.

There is a large roof terrace with magnificent views over the gardens, and a lovely shaded pergola which is perfect for sociable barbecues or for lunch 'al fresco'. The property offers a great deal of flexibility and lends itself to an excellent opportunity for home and income. There is a very strong rental record and it also provides a beautiful home for the current owners.The property has easy car access with a gated entrance and ample private parking. There is also a large outbuilding on the land. Meadows, fruit and olive trees flourish in the garden area, and cypress trees flank the lane which completes this very picturesque property.

It is a pretty walk into the centre of Lari and it is within easy distance of the ancient town of Casciana Terme. Set in the soft rolling hills Casciana is dominated by a castle and since Roman Times it is famous for the curative warm thermal waters that gurgle out of the ground at 37.5 degrees. The little town has a host of restaurants and shops.

The property is set halfway between the medieval town of Volterra and Pisa and the reefs of Castiglioncello and the golden sandy beaches of the Versilia coast can all be accessed within half an hour. The countryside around Casciana is dotted with beautiful stone farmhouses and rustic cottages overlooking golden meadows. Don't miss the wild boar festa In May and taste the pasta with wild boar sauce or the slow-cooked wild boar with polenta. Whether you wish to visit the cultural and historical sites around Casciana Terme or taste the delicacies of the Tuscan region or just relax amid the healing and soothing waters of the springs this town has something for everyone. In Lajatico is the famous Teatro del Silenzio a natural open air theatre where Andrea Boccelli hosts some of the biggest names in opera for a special performance each summer.

Volterra is famous for the alabaster, Lucca for the quiet and peaceful elegance of this walled medieval town and San Gimignano with its cobbled lanes and tall stone towers that dominate the surrounding countryside. Pisa and the Piazza dei Miracoli with the cathedral, a classic example of Romanesque architecture, the leaning tower and baptistery is well worth a visit as is a stroll along the slow Arno river banks admiring the classic bridges. Don’t miss out on a visit to one of the many wine producers in the area and we can recommend Cantine Antinori ((Bolgheri) for an outstanding experience. Tuscany conjures up thoughts of the wonderful food of the area – don’t miss out on the many country restaurants with dishes of thick vegetable soups, game and fresh garden salads. There are several natural spa in this part of Tuscany with famous Casciana Terme offering ancient baths still open to the public. There are many festivals over the summer months including a mini palio at Casole d'Elsa with ceremonies and horse race. Other theme festivals include archery, theatre and food and wine festivals.

Distances: Casciana Terme 2 km, Volterra 30 km, Coast 30 km, Pisa (airport) 35 km, San Gimignano 40 km, Lucca 60 km, Florence 70 km.