Beautiful three bed house (170 sqm) on the end of a small group of houses which form part of an antique building which is the old Granary and Stables of this historical Tuscan estate. This site is made up of three buildings: the magnificent Villa from the 1700s, the Frantoio and the Granaio which have all now been converted to luxury accommodation. The gated development has pretty communal gardens, a lovely swimming pool with panoramic views and a private parking area.

This lovely house has been carefully refurbished by expert local craftsmen in keeping with the traditional Tuscan style. It is the old Granary of the estate and it sits on three floors and has wonderful views to the south-west. The entrance is through the gates to a private garden (100 sqm) with doors into the impressive living area, with open panoramic view to the hills, with a beautiful stone staircase in the centre of the room and a fireplace in the corner. On the same floor there is a kitchen with dining area. The stone stairs lead to the first floor bedroom area with two bedrooms and two marble tiled bathrooms. A spiral staircase leads from the ground floor to the lower ground floor and this level has a marble tiled bathroom and a room with traditional vaulted ceilings which can be used as a bedroom or study or as a games room. The property has been completed to a high specification with original materials and features cotto flooring, brick arches, wooden beamed ceilings, traditional tiles and beautiful travertine marble in the bathrooms. All is in 'as new' condition.

The garden is bordered with a hedge to provide privacy and it overlooks the chapel. The beautiful estate is situated at the edge of the quiet village of Cevoli with magnificent views of the valley of Lari famous for its cherry orchards, and it is set in the centre of the village, therefore is within easy walking distance of the shops and cafes. It is ideally located within 25 km of Pisa airport and situated between the ancient spa town of Casciana Terme and boutique town of Pontedera.

The small town of Lari, just 5 km away, is situated where three ridges of the Pisan hills meet and it has been inhabited since Etruscan times. It is an early medieval fortress town protected by majestic walls with a restored castle at its centre. The massive Castle is built in the centre of the town; there is a record of it in the early Middle Ages although the building we see today dates to the first half of the 17th century. The Castle was an important military stronghold of the Pisan Republic until it was conquered by Florence in October 1406 and it is defended by an exterior surrounding wall with three gates: `Porta Fiorentina´, `Pisana´ and `Volterrana´. It has recently undergone restoration when some previously undiscovered frescoes were found. Inside the Castle stands a large yellow building which is the old pasta factory of Pastificio Famiglia Martelli where pasta is still made in the traditional way with carefully preserved vintage machinery. The town is located in the Valdera region of Tuscany, between Pisa and Florence where this colourful landscape of rolling hills dotted with medieval villages, castles and lanes flanked with tall dark green cypress trees epitomise the Tuscan landscape. Lari is very popular for the "sagra", the Cherry Festival in May. The festival showcases the many different types of cherries grown in the region; there are various stands where visitors can sample over twenty different types of cherries and have the opportunity to sample liqueurs and sweets made traditionally from these cherries - not to be missed.

The restoration of the estate has been one of the most important restoration projects in the area. The complex was originally a medieval castle, then it was turned into a monastery and lastly a farm with ‘Frantoio’ (olives mill), barns and the elegant frescoed villa, the manor house of the estate owners.This estate stands in the middle of an area that easily combines the natural beauty of the hills and landscapes with the historical and cultural interests of one of the most beautiful place of Italy. Within around 30 km you can reach Pisa, Volterra, San Gimignano, San Miniato and Livorno with the spectacular Tirreno coasts and the magnificent cliffs in Quercianella and Castiglioncello also close by. Casa Nicolas is an excellent base for exploring the whole of Tuscany.

Distances: Lari 5 km, Palaia 20 km, Pisa (airport) 25 km, Pontedera (trains) 12 km, Beaches 30 km, Volterra 40 km, Lucca 45 km, Florence 70 km, Siena 85 km.