RIO DE JANEIRO · URCA · 1929 · 170 M²

A quiet house
at the foot of Sugarloaf

Listed historic residence, thoughtfully renovated — long-term letting in one of Rio's calmest, most secure residential quarters, minutes from the bay.

MINIMUM 3 MONTHS · MAXIMUM 30 MONTHS

A 1929 house in Rio's most private neighbourhood.
Fully restored. Carefully furnished. Ready to live in.

FEATURED IN CASA VOGUE, MAY 2025

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The House

170 m² across two floors, built in 1929.
Restored in 2022 — original parquet floors, stucco ceilings, and stained glass windows intact throughout.

Architecture and restoration by Felipe Hess Arquitetos (São Paulo), with gardens by paisagista Flávia Tiraboschi (São Paulo).

1 Suite · 1 Double · 1 Single · 1 Study
3 Bathrooms · 1 Guest WC

Rooftop terrace with bathtub and shower.
Walled garden at the heart of the house.
Patio, TV room, covered outdoor terrace (área coberta).
Fully air-conditioned throughout.
High-speed Wi-Fi · Washing machine
Cleaning service and cook available on request.
Automatic irrigation system · Garden lighting
Filtered tap water · Camera and door surveillance
Extra blankets, pillows and duvets provided.

Urca, Rio de Janeiro

One of the safest neighbourhoods in all of Brazil — a quiet peninsula between Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay, with only two entry roads.

Favoured by diplomats, military families, and international executives for decades. Village-like rhythm, walkable streets, bay views minutes away.

Walking distance to The British School and Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro

5 min to Botafogo · 10 min to Ipanema and Leblon

Consistently ranked Rio's safest residential bairro

Walking distance to the Rio de Janeiro Yacht Club (Iate Clube do Rio de Janeiro) — sailing, tennis, and pool on the bay.

FOR COMPANIES & RELOCATION AGENTS

A ready-to-move-in solution
for international assignees.

Casa Urca has welcomed executives, legal professionals, and diplomatic families on long-term assignment in Rio. We work directly with HR departments and relocation agents to ensure a smooth transition for arriving families.

International Schools

Walking distance to The British School of Rio de Janeiro and Escola Americana — two of the city's leading international schools.

Corporate Guarantee

Corporate rental guarantees accepted. Bilingual contract available in English and Portuguese. References available on request.

Move-In Ready

Fully furnished to a high standard. Linen, kitchen equipment, and household essentials included. Cleaning service and cook available on request.

Long-Term Stability

Contracts from 3 to 30 months. Condominium fee and property management handled by the owner. Single point of contact for all enquiries.

For corporate enquiries and information packs:

mayara@casa-urca.com
"The location in Urca is unbeatable: safe, quiet, and walking distance to The British School. The house felt truly carioca and elegant at the same time — our oasis in Rio."

Suited to executives, diplomatic families,
and international assignees.
Minimum stay 3 months. Available furnished as pictured.

Short-term stays available on request.

mayara@casa-urca.com

We are happy to provide a full information pack on request.