01 of 10Artwork: The house is filled with Carel's art and furniture collection
02 of 10Reception: The split-level reception leading into the bedrooms and the pool house above retains all the original features including marble steps and jatoba (cherry) flooring
03 of 10Sofa: Vintage Brazilian. Roman and Andrea source much of their furniture from the local antique markets
04 of 10Pool: A terraced deck and pool were added during the 1980s
05 of 10Entrance: Visitors are welcomed by a sheer rock-face and the requisite accessories of any self-respecting Rio resident - a bicycle and a surfboard
06 of 10Four-legged resident: Disco in his very own mini house
07 of 10Dining area: Dinner table and chairs by Way Design with the original hardwood, marble and mirrored wine rack and drinks cabinet built into the stone behind
08 of 10Windows: The veranda has stunning views to the Atlantic
09 of 10Living area: Furnished with Brazilian mid-century pieces, plus contemporary pieces from Finish, a store on Avenida Ayrton Senna. Swedish touches include Svenskt Tenn fabrics and vases from Kosta Boda
Set on a mountainside with views over the Atlantic and surrounded by trees and tranquillity, this Rio residence reflects the cosmopolitan lifestyle of its Parisian and Swedish occupants.