Built in 1885 by a french architect for the Countess of Barral (1816-1891) preceptress of princesses Leopoldina and Isabel, daughters of brasilian

Emperor Pedro II; The Countess of Barral only lived 4 years in this mansion as she followed the imperial family in its exile to Portugal starting in

November 1889 where she died in January 1991

Its perfect location in the antique noble quarter of the imperial capital, not far away from the beaches, avoiding the inconveniences of the crowds, very

near the city center and still located in a sea of green with a direct view on the sugarloaf

The original construction in the colonial style made of one block with simple and pure lines was reformed and modernized in 1927 by a new owner then

enriched with gracefull balconies and colonnades in the most pure “art deco” style which makes it the only residence in Rio de Janeiro combining both

styles with an extreme charm and elegance.

The house was bought in January 2005 by Philippe Gaillard who found it in a terrible state of decay, close to collapse, in the middle of a totally abandoned

park; He immediately decided to restaure reform and re-decorate the house itself and redesign the gardens very concerned in respecting the soul and

the spirit of it all.

The result makes it today one of the nicest and more pleasant house of Rio de Janeiro, like a little Palace in the middle of a luxurious tropical garden.

The interior decoration is inspired by the new owner's taste associating the pure lines of the Louis XVI style made out of beautiful pieces of furniture

and the Napoleon III comfort made out of padded sofas and deep armchairs together with paintings, engravings and pieces of art of the highest standard

of quality that can be resumed as the French good taste transported under the tropics.

The entirety reveals a truthfull harmony and an elegance nevevertheless without the least ostentation that only provides well being and sweet atmosphere.

It's only for you to lay down along side of the beautiful and huge swimming pool, or to wake up to the sound of the birds singing to get convinced that

you are staying in a little paradise. It seems this house was made for festive ambience and for the pleasure in receiving family and friends.

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