The entire second floor comprises a single loft space ideal for use as a game room, while the master suite truly welcomes with its gleaming wood floors, bay window, and beautiful views. Four additional bedrooms include two with en suite baths, and a separate staff house provides further accommodations. Throughout the main home lustrous wooden ceilings add handsome appeal. The luxury dwelling stands within Vale das Videiras, a rural neighborhood in the city of Petropolis well known for its huge ranches and equestrian properties.

AN ATTRACTIVE RESORT TOWN: Nestled among the forested hills of the Serra dos Orgaos, in the valley of the Quitandinha and Piabanha rivers, Petropolis stands as a popular summer holiday spot and health resort town. Besides the climate and surroundings, the main attractions of this town are the former Summer Palace of the Brazilian Emperors—which is now a museum specializing in Imperial history and memorabilia—and the Crystal Palace, a structure made entirely of glass plates and metallic supports. Founded by German immigrants, the town is named after Pedro II, emperor of Brazil from 1831 to 1889, for whom the charming location was a favorite summer residence. The locale is only 30 minutes from the fashionable area of Araras and its nice restaurants. A bit more than 50 kilometers separates Petropolis from Rio de Janeiro, a celebrated mountain city with attractions to please the most varied tastes. Petropolis is a beautiful historical center that enjoys a diversity of hotels and “pousadas” and is today one of the premier tourist destinations in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Offered at R$1,000,000 (Approximately US$581,400).