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Penthouses for Sale in Brazil

Penthouses have been on the Brazilian house market since the 20 century. Then the two became synonymous with luxury and grandeur in the past decade. They are ideal for people who enjoy sophisticated urban life but are located near the action, where food shops are easily accessible, and entertainment places are easily accessible.

Our luxury penthouse houses are situated in cities such as Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Brasilia, Florianopolis, Camboriu, and Salvador. The community enjoys each dawn and evening with views of the city and ocean range.

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What is a penthouse? Here’s what the term means in Brazil

Almost everyone thinks of penthouses when they think about luxury homes. Nowadays, definitions of penthouses are murkier. The buyers of penthouses in Brazil need to navigate terms like “triplex penthouse” or sky loft, and they need also to understand why the apartment called Penthouse has four or five floors over the other one. We can sort this through. Contact us to learn more about our curated list of penthouses in Brazil.

Top 10 Cities with Penthouses in Brazil

Not every city in Brazil is a market for those looking for a penthouse. The 10 Brazilian cities with the highest number of luxury penthouses are:

  • Rio de Janeiro
  • Sao Paulo
  • Florianopolis
  • Camboriu
  • Brasilia
  • Curitiba
  • Belo Horizonte
  • Salvador
  • Fortaleza
  • Joao Pessoa

Frequent Questions

Tell me the difference between a penthouse and an apartment in Brazil?

A penthouse is unique in terms of its high-size view and exclusive location in contrast to apartments. In most housing buildings, penthouses usually consist mainly of a handful of apartments of different dimensions—ranging from studios and multi-room dwellings. Penthouses have nice views, large open areas, high ceilings, and superior amenities.

Are penthouses expensive in Brazil?

A penthouse is mainly based on apartments that are spacious and comfortable and usually located above apartments or condominium buildings. Generally speaking, realtors in Brazil use this word today for homes that feature considerably more spacious floor plans and luxurious furnishings than others.

The penthouses we have in our curated list start around USD1,000,000.

Why do they call them penthouses in Brazil?

The term penthouse is used not only in Brazil but everywhere. Penthouse is an ancient French term whose roots date back to “apentis” – an attached building or appendix. The present-day spelling was inspired by the folk tradition dating back over 16 centuries, whose word for slopes combines the French noun house.

Luxury Property in Brazil?
We Can Help You

[email protected]
(214) 432-8100
+55-21-2018-1225

#1  Contact us to get a free quote, or
#2 Schedule a Consultation now.