Rio056 - House in Gavea

This sublime architect's house from the '60s is one of a kind. Perched on the heights of Gavéa, it is in the Rio de Janeiro’s American school’s condominium that you will find its majestic rectangular facade, blends into the nature of the urban carioca jungle.

This sublime architect's house from the '60s is one of a kind. Perched on the heights of Gavéa, it is in the Rio de Janeiro’s American school’s condominium that you will find its majestic rectangular facade, blends into the nature of the urban carioca jungle. Its elevated structure allows its inhabitants to rise to the level of the trees. Its large terrace receives a warm and pleasant natural light. The ultimate elegance being this beautiful blue pool dug into the stone that completes a wooden pergola fully equipped to enjoy Rio’s hot afternoons.

Finally, the house is located in the highly secured condominium of the American School of Rio de Janeiro which means a 24/7 security.

The large living room is organized on two levels. With a large main living room that extends on the terrace allows people to always be in contact with the outside and the light. The other higher part is a cinema room that overlooks the living room and then gives access to the bedrooms.

The terrace is spacious and is itself space for relaxation to receive and admire the surrounding nature. The height organization of the house allows it both to be bright but also provides a certain serenity. The stairs from the terrace lead to the pool and pergola. Important assets of the property that have been thought out with taste. Dug into the stone the pool is surrounded by large green plants and flowers. The pergola has a large wooden table and a full kitchen area and toilet. An independent space ideal to relax with receive friends.

With 4 bedrooms it is an ideal family home. There are two full suites and two Canadian suites. The master suite is superb and spacious with access to a small interior courtyard with brick colors where flows a little fountain. Calm and serenity reign over the house. The house has a large fully equipped kitchen and 4 bathrooms in total.
It also has a large garage with a covered place and the place for 3 other vehicles.

This district of Gavéa is very secure since it includes the largest schools in the city such as the famous PUC. Located in the same condominium as the American school the house is very secured. The main roads leading to Leblon and Lagoa are easy to access alongside with lower Gavéa neighborhood. A full of life and activity student district. You will find an atypical offer of commerce and restaurants. As well as access to the chic districts of Rio like Leblon and Ipanema.

Finally, this house is a superb opportunity for the ones who love this timeless architectural style and are looking for a corner of calm and nature in the marvelous city.