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A refuge of silence, light, and belonging. There are houses that impress. And there are houses that embrace. This retreat in Cacupé belongs to the second group — the extremely rare one. The kind of place where time slows down, where the view becomes company, and where every detail feels designed to make life lighter, more intimate, more true. It is not a project that seeks
A refuge of silence, light, and belonging. There are houses that impress. And there are houses that embrace. This retreat in Cacupé belongs to the second group — the extremely rare one. The kind of place where time slows down, where the view becomes company, and where every detail feels designed to make life lighter, more intimate, more true. It is not a project that seeks attention. It is a project that seeks peace. With a butler’s pantry, a utility room, a linen closet, four masterfully designed suites, a meticulously crafted studio, a spa-grade steam sauna, a Finnish sauna, and a private three-stop elevator connecting all levels, the elevated position of the property — facing the sea — gifts the home with some of the softest and most constant natural light in Florianópolis. The horizon fits into the structural glass as if it had always belonged there. It is a view that cannot be captured — it can only be felt. For her, it is an invitation to serenity. For him, the certainty of having found a place where both can exist without haste. The subtle lines of the façade do not seek grandeur — they seek balance. The high ceilings, the sculptural staircase, the way light walks through the house throughout the day, the way every room breathes — everything was designed with the same intention: to create a home that never competes with the people who live inside it. In the finishes, the curation is serene and impeccable: • Italian Nero Portoro marble, whose depth and natural shine shift with the afternoon light; • Austrian BLUM hinges, chosen not for the brand but for the perfect silence of their movement; • A kitchen table in eucalyptus wood, a natural material that warms the gaze without weighing the room; • The thoughtful presence of renowned architect Eduardo Bayeux, ensuring form and emotion in constant harmony. It is architecture for those who value presence and comfort. The infinity pool is not a highlight — it is a natural extension of the landscape. Clad in Hijau stone, it receives the light softly. The water meets the sea in a single line, and the body relaxes — almost instinctively. The sauna follows the same material, creating a unified visual and sensorial experience.
It is the kind of space where conversations unfold without urgency, afternoons stretch on naturally, and tranquility becomes part of the experience. The entire automation system was designed not to be noticed. Lighting, security, access, climate — everything operates with seamless comfort. A thoughtfully curated design experience: • acoustics that embrace; • proportions that soothe; • light that moves naturally through the house; • surfaces that invite presence. In the outdoor furniture, the choices carry the same respect for natural materials: • The Vaus sofa, crafted in wood with Italian fabric, designed for open areas without losing elegance; • The Blaster chaise, tables, and chairs in cumaru wood, aging with dignity and sobriety. In the master suite: • A Victoria + Albert immersion bathtub in QuarryCastTM, a blend of volcanic stone and resin that retains heat — the iconic English piece that chooses you. And perhaps this is the greatest secret of this home: It does not try to be extraordinary. It simply is. Because some houses are not explained. They happen. They happen in the light that enters in the morning, in the silences that embrace, in the view that never tires, in the care that is not announced — only perceived. This is not a property for everyone. It is for those who feel when a place calls to them. If you have read this far and something inside you nodded — even slightly — then perhaps this is the moment to experience in person what words cannot translate. Because certain houses are not visited. They are experienced. And once you experience them, you do not return the same. Cacupé holds many beautiful things.
This home is one of them. And it may become your next beautiful story.