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Location: Penedo, Itatiaia, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Price: $495,000 Property Type: Residential estate with development potential Land Size: 7,366 m² House Size: 189 m² Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 1. Property Description This beautiful 7,366 m² estate is located within walking distance of the charming center of Penedo, Brazil’s only Finnish colony. Known for its mild mountain climate, waterfalls, gastronomy, and sauna culture, Penedo is one of the most desirable lifestyle destinations in the region. The property includes a well‑maintained 189 m² single‑storey house with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spacious living room, a large kitchen, and a laundry area. Surrounded by mature trees, gardens, and open lawns, the estate offers privacy, tranquility, and a strong connection to nature. 2. Key Features - Large, mostly flat 7,366 m² plot - Fully equipped 189 m² house - 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms - Spacious kitchen and living areas - Beautiful garden with mature trees - Quiet and private environment - Walking distance to shops, cafés, and restaurants - Excellent access to waterfalls and nature trails - Ideal climate: warm days, cool nights 3. Development Potential The property is perfectly suited for: - Chalets or eco‑cabins - Airbnb units - Boutique eco‑lodge - Wellness or sauna retreat - Family compound The land size and topography allow for low‑density, high‑value development while preserving the natural landscape. 4. Why Penedo - Safe and peaceful mountain town - Strong tourism demand year‑round - Unique Finnish heritage (founded in 1929) - Birthplace of sauna culture in Brazil - Excellent gastronomy and artisan shops - Close to Itatiaia National Park - 2 hours from Rio de Janeiro 5. Investment Highlights - Rare large plot near Penedo center - High demand for boutique accommodation - Strong occupancy rates in the region - Attractive returns for eco‑tourism projects - Excellent resale potential