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A Brazilian Modernist Masterpiece: The Historic São Conrado Home of the Queen of Bossa Nova, Elis Regina Nestled in a gated community in São Conrado, a neighbourhood located between Barra da Tijuca and Leblon, this illustrious property once the home of Elis Regina, Brazil's beloved Bossa Nova icon, now stands as a testament to modernist design and cultural heritage. Designed by the renowned architect Fernando Portuguese in the 1970s, the house not only served as Regina's sanctuary from 1967 until her untimely departure in 1982 but also as a vibrant gathering spot for musicians, artists, and intellectuals of the era. Its architectural prowess and historical significance make it a unique investment opportunity or a luxurious retreat for those seeking to immerse themselves in the carioca spirit. About the Location Located in the noble neighbourhood of São Conrado, this property with living space of 400 sqm boasts uninterrupted views of the beach and Pedra da Gávea, encapsulating the essence of Rio de Janeiro's breathtaking landscape. The residence reflects a modernist style characterized by clean lines, expansive windows, and an open layout, promoting a seamless interaction with its natural surroundings. This architectural philosophy mirrors Regina's own vibrant and bold personality, with the house's design fostering creativity and inspiration through its serene vistas and tranquil environment. The property's location in São Conrado offers easy access to some of Rio's best beaches, upscale dining, and vibrant nightlife. About the Property The house features a spacious living room, sundrenched terrace, swimming pool, and a suite with a sauna. It reflects the style of Brazilian homes from the 1950s, boasting tall doors and wooden windows. While the facade walls are blue and white, the interior features a chic neutral colour palette. Three of the four bedrooms, including a master suite that integrates flawlessly with the outdoor terrace and pool area, are meticulously designed to offer comfort while preserving the home's historical integrity. The garden, dense and lush, acts as a natural barrier, ensuring privacy and tranquility, a rare find in such a bustling city as Rio de Janeiro. This property not only offers a luxurious living space but also a piece of Brazilian music history and the Bossa Nova movement The view is exceptionally privileged, offering glimpses of the sunset and waves crashing against the rocks, and on some lucky days, even whales swimming in the sea. Investment Potential With rental pricing starting from 800€ per night, this property is not just a residence but a gateway to experiencing and exploring the carioca culture whilst also being the base you need to explore everything Brazil has to offer. It holds unparalleled value for investors interested in the arts and culture sector, offering potential for high returns on investment through both long-term appreciation and short-term rental income. Moreover, for enthusiasts of Brazilian music and history, living in or staying in this house for a few days provides an unparalleled opportunity to connect with the life and legacy of Elis Regina, offering insights into the creative processes of one of the most influential figures in Brazilian music. ATHENA ADVISERS - Added value and 360° purchase support since 2003 In addition to organising property viewings from our office on Avenida da Liberdade, our in-house teams also support clients through every step of the purchase process from finding the best Portuguese mortgage through to rental management. We also decode the paperwork and contracts and become the bridge between all the different legal and official parties involved in the purchase, guiding our clients through every step of the process.

This farmhouse in Petrópolis, a town surrounded by the mountains of Rio de Janeiro, has an indoor area composed of a wide main living room, a dining room, a TV room and a spacious modern kitchen. All the materials used are of the highest quality, such as marble, granite and fine wood. There are seven bedrooms, all with private bathrooms and balconies, and one of which has a whirlpool bath. In the outdoor area, there is a modern swimming pool with a sun shelf and a hot tub surrounded by a wide deck, as well as a dry sauna and a steam room. There are three caretaker’s houses, a fully equipped laundry room, two sheds, an orchard with different kinds of fruit trees, and a preserved woodland area with lakes, streams and native forest.

House with a classic design in a gated community located in the district of Itaipava. Built on wide and flat grounds, the house is spacious and secluded, with several leisure options. On the ground floor there is a living area with double-height ceilings, a sitting and dining room, a kitchen, and a half bath. The sleeping area comprises five bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, three of which are on the ground floor. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet that can be accessed through the TV room located on the mezzanine. On the outdoor recreation area, which overlooks the mountain landscape, there is a swimming pool, a jacuzzi tub, a steam room and a barbecue grill. Lastly, there is still room on the property to build a tennis court or even to expand the house building.

Newly built contemporary style home with structural steel details in a coveted condominium in Itanhangá. Comprising a large lounge for three environments, a glass-enclosed American kitchen, a linear staircase with high glass ceilings and natural lighting through a glass pergola throughout the corridor leading to the bedrooms. Service area with two staff rooms. The intimate area has five suites, the master with 100m² and walk-in closet, plus a private balcony. Recreation area with lavatory, swimming pool, whirlpool and steam room.

The design of this house, created by Pedro Quintanilha, was featured in the architectural editorial Casa que Abraça, capturing the warmth that this residence exudes. Meticulously designed and built, the house perfectly harmonizes with nature, creating an atmosphere of serenity and comfort. The word enchanting best describes the beauty of the high ceilings, with beautiful wooden trusses in the living room and the integrated veranda. The living and dining rooms, also integrated, are versatile in all seasons; filled with glass, they allow for stunning views of the landscape from anywhere in the house. The house features five suites, one of which is the master, with an office and veranda on the same level as the living room. The remaining suites are located on a lower level, complemented by an elegant wine cellar and a TV room. The kitchen, located on the same level as the living room, is beautiful and has a garden nearby, filled with aromatic herbs and plants. The leisure area is extraordinary, featuring a gourmet space, gym, sauna, and pool.

Located in one of the most coveted condominiums in the Serra, with leisure infrastructure and 24-hour concierge. This house has an architecture project signed by Débora Aguiar and ZD Arquitetura. The external area has a heated swimming pool with infinity edge and jacuzzi. There is also a gourmet area with a view of the valley, a pizza oven and a barbecue grill, a gym with quality equipment, a soccer field, a lake, and a small house with a chaise lounge. The leisure area also has a game room, a spacious and comfortable TV room, sauna, and a 300-bottle wine cellar with a tasting counter. With internal access to the main floor is the living room that has a ceiling height of more than six meters, dining room for twelve people with a solid wood table, fireplace with exclusive stones, toilet, cinema with leather sliding doors and twelve seats with individual reclining leather armchairs, screen and projector with recently updated state-of-the-art technology. Kitchen with refined marble island, laundry room, cloakroom, and staff suite. Still on the main floor are three bedrooms, connected by an intimate living room. All wallpapers used are imported. Upstairs, by a linear wooden staircase, is a large master bedroom with balcony, fireplace, closet, bathroom with Victorian bathtub, two sinks in solid wood countertops, and two showers. Mezzanine with office, living room, and two more bedrooms with private bathrooms. The house has a generator with enough power to keep the entire house on, including appliances and lights. There is a guest house a few meters from the main house, with two suites and a two-bedroom caretaker's house.

House in Itaipava in Condomínio Quinta do Lago. The main office has a spacious veranda, three-room living room, wine room with wine cellar, lavatory, mezzanine with fireplace, games room, dining room, home theater, large outdoor area with terrace and garden, kitchen & pantry, dependencies with laundry and a room for staff. The intimate area has a master suite with home office, closet, balcony and two bathrooms. All environments have wooden flooring, as well as heating and split air conditioning. There are also three outbuildings with two floors, living room, kitchen and two suites. It has a garage for five cars, a caretaker's house with a veranda, a living room, three bedrooms, a bathroom and a kitchen. It has two lakes and two springs, with water that supplies the house, kennel, chicken coop, doll house, tree house, swimming pool with heating, solarium, deck with hydromassage tub, steam room, shower, a bathroom and barbecue. Beside the pool there is a complex with a TV room, a shed with a gym, a storage room and a bathroom. It has a generator.

House with a 180 degrees view of the Teresópolis mountains with a good flat part on the top of the hill full of flowering trees. With the existence of natural daylight and impeccable work of certified noble woodwork in Ipê and Peroba do Campo. It is distributed in a hall, lavatory, living room with three environments with an open view and balcony, fireplace, dining room, kitchen with circular plan, and three bedrooms, the main one with a jacuzzi in the balcony. It also has a tennis court with official measures on a higher plane and land that can be adapted and has great potential to be used exclusively as a guesthouse.

House in Araras, on a wooded plot, with a spring and a natural water well. In the social part there is a beautiful entrance hall that leads to a living room with a fireplace, open and closed verandas with views of the mountain. It has a lounge and a dining room. It also has a large kitchen, service area and laundry. In the intimate part are four bedrooms with closets, one of which is a Canadian suite. Outside there is a guest suite. In the leisure area, a very spacious gourmet area with barbecue and lavatory, a refrigerated cellar with tables and space for 1,500 bottles of wine. Caretaker's house and a vegetable garden. Five covered parking spaces.

This house is located in one of the most sought-after gated communities in Rio’s mountain range. Called Casa de Vidro, or the “glass house”, it was designed by the architect Marcio Kogan, gaining a lot of attention from several national and international architecture magazines. With over 6,500 square meters of land, this property is surrounded by an exuberant natural landscape, with a clear-water creek running through the trees. Inside, the house comprises a wide living area, a dining room with a table that seats up to 10 people, a fully-equipped open-plan kitchen, a fireplace and a half bath. There are four bedrooms in the sleeping area, all with en-suite bathrooms, balconies and windows with brise-soleil. There also is a swimming pool, a whirlpool bathtub and a steam room, as well as heating throughout the entire house.

House overlooking Pedra da Gávea and Pedra Bonita. The entrance to the social part is through three pivoting doors that lead to a hall. There are five rooms, all in beige Bahia marble, with built-in lighting. It has a dining room with a bay side window, a three-room lounge, a library, a living room with a winter garden and a home theater with a lavatory. In the service part, it has a large planned kitchen with two sinks, built-in stove and two pantries, with large windows to the garden and laundry room. Still on this floor, there are three spacious suites with Ornare closets and hardwood floors, Travertine marble bathrooms with hydromassage tubs, and a winter garden. The second floor is accessed via a staircase with a large glass window, an office and two more suites with bathrooms and balconies overlooking the pool. Outside there is a large garden with fruit trees, a swimming pool, a sauna with two bathrooms and a gourmet area with a bar. All the energy in the house is provided by solar panels. Artesian well. Parking space for four cars.

In one of the most desired condominiums in the mountains of Rio de Janeiro, in Araras, is the exuberant Glass House, as it is called. Designed by architect Marcio Kogan, it was featured in several national and international architecture magazines. The 6,530 square meter plot offers exclusive nature and a crystal-clear river that runs through the property. The house has a modern and minimalist style and is suspended with a linear plan. Spacious living room with dining area for ten people, open and equipped kitchen, fireplace and bathroom. There are four large bedrooms with private bathrooms, all with balconies and brise windows. There is a heated pool, whirlpool, sauna, and heating throughout the house, including the bathrooms.

Built in a land with fruit trees and vegetable garden, it's a modern house with four suites, all of which have verandas with a beautiful view of the green. A large games room with gourmet kitchen and pizza oven, swimming pool next to the barbecue eith a small waterfall behind. Sustainable house, powered by solar energy.

The house has four living rooms, one with a fireplace, two offices, two basements, two kitchens, and three staff rooms. In the intimate area, it has five bedrooms with private bathrooms, a master bedroom with fireplace, and a 120 square meter loft-like. The land has eucalyptus forest, fruit trees, mineral water spring, soccer field, barbecue, sauna, jacuzzi, party room, game room, and swimming pool.

Contemporary-style house in a gated community only a few miles away from downtown Itaipava, with a beautiful view of the valley below. On the outside area there is a wide terrace built on a wooden deck, with a heated swimming pool, a lounge area, and a gourmet area with a barbecue grill, a pizza oven, and a bar. There also is a dry sauna, a steam room, a spa and a games room. Inside, the ground floor comprises a living area with two environments, a balcony, a fireplace, a dining room with a table that sits up to 12 people, a half bath, a bedroom with en-suite bathroom and an open-plan kitchen with sliding wooden doors that can separate it from the rest of the living area. Up a U-shaped staircase there is a master bedroom with a walk-in closet and a whirlpool bath, as well as another bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Below the ground floor, there is a lower level with a living and a TV room, an air conditioned wine cellar with room for up to 800 bottles, a bar, a half bath, and two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. The property also has an entirely separate house with two more bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and a balcony, as well as 24-hour security.

Located in the middle of a reserve full of trails and parks, in a gated community, near the center of Itaipava and with direct access via BR 040, 1 km from the Municipal Horto. The house has a unique and sustainable design, built off the ground to avoid humidity and with reforested wood. With energy efficiency, it has rainwater capture for automatic irrigation, green roof, zenithal lighting, convection ventilation, photovoltaic energy, and solar heating with gas support. Outside, there is an inviting outdoor whirlpool bath, sauna, bathroom, pizza oven, and barbecue grill. It has integrated environments in modern and minimalist style, providing comfort. There are four large suites, two of which are in the main house, with closet and view to the forest. The other two are in an extension of the house, with individual entrances through the internal patio, and have a private kitchen and a balcony. On the second floor there is a laundry room, a TV and rest room, a guest toilet, and a suite with a view. On the second floor there is a large and bright living room with fireplace, gourmet veranda, integrated kitchen, lunch and dining room, toilet, service area with pantry, office for two people with an intimate room, master suite with two bathrooms and closet. Through the internal staircase we have access to the service area, complete staff quarters and a workshop. Space to build a beach tennis court and swimming pool.

A complex with two houses: the main house, with 600m² of built area, consisting of a large living room with fireplace, dining room with a table for eight seats and a TV room. In the intimate area, it has five rooms with ensuite bathrooms, all with closets and the master one with hot and cold split. All environments with balconies, complete gourmet space with cooktop, charcoal and gas barbecue and pizza oven. It has laundry facilities and staff area. Outdoor area with landscaping, swimming pool, heated spa, volley court and games room with a pool table. The house has recently been modernized. The second house is completely independent and had a living room in three environments with fireplace, American kitchen, three suites with hot and cold split, heated pool with garden and balcony with a barbecue.

House nearing completion in the best condominium in Búzios. This first-time rental property features a spacious living room with three areas, kitchen, half bath, five suites, laundry area, gourmet space with barbecue, private pool, and four parking spaces. The condominium offers leisure facilities with club infrastructure, as well as 24-hour armed security and gated entry.

Sítio Além do Horizonte is a very special property located in Itaipava, Petrópolis. The house has three large and pleasant living rooms, a modern and open-plan kitchen, seven bedrooms, all of which have en-suite bathrooms, and a caretaker's house with two bedrooms. Furthermore, the property has a grass football field, swimming pool with gazebo, barbecue area and wood-heated sauna. It can be sold with all furnishings or the extensive land can be divided and sold in parts. The location is unique and highly sought-after in the mountains, surrounded by nature.