Bright sunshine, generous rainfall, tropical latitude and high altitude make for one of the greenest spots on earth - the mountain rainforest outside of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We are offering two and a half acres of mountain rainforest just an hour from Rio by car.
Location - The property lies at an altitude of 4000 feet, on a scenic route that links the town of Petrópolis, former summer capital of the nineteenth century Brazilian empire, to the small town of Teresópolis, named after Teresa Cristina, last empress of Brazil. Opposite the property, on the other side of the route, spreads a national park, the Parque Nacional da Serra dos Órgãos, whose unique biosphere is unlike anything else found on the planet. The property is ten minutes by car from Teresópolis, and less than five miles from the Teresópolis Golf Club.
Climate - The combination of tropical latitude (Rio lies just inside the Tropic of Capricorn) and altitude means that the climate is mild and constant. Summers are warm and mild, with mean temperatures between 68 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit, while winters are cool and mild, with average temperatures ranging between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
The mountain rainforest grows on the "Serra do Mar" - the Mountains of the Sea - and the proximity to the South Atlantic means that there is no "dry" or "rainy" season in the strict sense applicable to the monsoons of Southeast Asia. Generally speaking, the generous rainfall that gives the rainforest its name is more frequent in the spring and summer, seasons that also are brightened by many glorious sunny days. In the fall and winter the air can be clear as crystal, but also can be muffled in mist.
The mountain rainforest grows on the "Serra do Mar" - the Mountains of the Sea - and the proximity to the South Atlantic means that there is no "dry" or "rainy" season in the strict sense applicable to the monsoons of Southeast Asia. Generally speaking, the generous rainfall that gives the rainforest its name is more frequent in the spring and summer, seasons that also are brightened by many glorious sunny days. In the fall and winter the air can be clear as crystal, but also can be muffled in mist.
Description of the property - Long grassy slopes run from the upper to the lower reaches of the property. The upper reaches enjoy inspiring vistas of distant mountains, while the flat lower reaches gather the water of fresh, clear springs into ponds that have been stocked with trout. The water is pure and drinkable.
The vegetation is mountain rainforest, consisting of vast, ancient trees interspersed with tree ferns and small clearings. Bright hummingbirds, colorful parakeets and a multitude of song birds delight birdwatchers, especially in the spring. Unsual animals such as giant fireflies and pigmy anteaters can be seen at dawn and twilight.
Surroundings - The scenic route, the BR 495, is a paved, secondary road. It circles the property on three sides, providing various direct access options to both its upper and lower reaches. The scenic route has been aptly named, since the scenery is outstanding. The national park is the largest neighbor, while the large private properties in the vicinity have joined the park in a partnership to protect the natural environment.
In addition to golf, the Teresópolis Golf Club offers, tennis, swimming and equestrian facilities. The area surrounding the property could have been made to order for nature sports such as hiking, trekking, rappel and mountain bike. Though normally a quiet resort town, Teresópolis also in the home training ground of the Brazilian national soccer team, and the town gets more lively when the national team is training for the World Cup. Brazil will host the World Cup in 2014, and the final play-off will be in Rio.
Legal title - Ownership of the property is registered with all the proper authorities, including the local real estate registration office and the town of Teresópolis municipal property tax office.
Price - The asking price is US$100,000.00 (one hundred thousand US dollars ) payable in the local currency equivalent. An additional 1.7 acres are available to interested buyers.
Contact - For further information, please contact the owner, Theo Seidl. I live on the adjacent property and will be glad to offer assistance with the local language and culture, as well as with home building contractors, if desired.
E-mail: theo.seidl@hotmail.com
Phone: 55 21 9991 8846
55 21 2294 4320
Address: Rua Gen. Venâncio Flores 198 - Apt. 402
Leblon - CEP 22 441 090
Rio de Janeiro - RJ
Brazil
The vegetation is mountain rainforest, consisting of vast, ancient trees interspersed with tree ferns and small clearings. Bright hummingbirds, colorful parakeets and a multitude of song birds delight birdwatchers, especially in the spring. Unsual animals such as giant fireflies and pigmy anteaters can be seen at dawn and twilight.
Surroundings - The scenic route, the BR 495, is a paved, secondary road. It circles the property on three sides, providing various direct access options to both its upper and lower reaches. The scenic route has been aptly named, since the scenery is outstanding. The national park is the largest neighbor, while the large private properties in the vicinity have joined the park in a partnership to protect the natural environment.
In addition to golf, the Teresópolis Golf Club offers, tennis, swimming and equestrian facilities. The area surrounding the property could have been made to order for nature sports such as hiking, trekking, rappel and mountain bike. Though normally a quiet resort town, Teresópolis also in the home training ground of the Brazilian national soccer team, and the town gets more lively when the national team is training for the World Cup. Brazil will host the World Cup in 2014, and the final play-off will be in Rio.
Legal title - Ownership of the property is registered with all the proper authorities, including the local real estate registration office and the town of Teresópolis municipal property tax office.
Price - The asking price is US$100,000.00 (one hundred thousand US dollars ) payable in the local currency equivalent. An additional 1.7 acres are available to interested buyers.
Contact - For further information, please contact the owner, Theo Seidl. I live on the adjacent property and will be glad to offer assistance with the local language and culture, as well as with home building contractors, if desired.
E-mail: theo.seidl@hotmail.com
Phone: 55 21 9991 8846
55 21 2294 4320
Address: Rua Gen. Venâncio Flores 198 - Apt. 402
Leblon - CEP 22 441 090
Rio de Janeiro - RJ
Brazil
