Country properties
Historic farmhouses and estates near Viracopos
Country homes and farms for sale in the Campinas region
Campinas lies less than 100 km from São Paulo, linked to the capital by the Anhanguera and Bandeirantes highways, and is the hub of a 20-municipality metropolitan region created in 2000. Viracopos International Airport, within the city limits, gives easy connections to anyone splitting their time between São Paulo, the countryside and abroad.
From the late 18th to the early 20th century, sugar cane and then coffee shaped the landscape, leaving farmhouses and rural buildings that now form an important architectural heritage, some of it listed by Condephaat, the São Paulo state heritage council. Historic farmhouses now sit inside some gated communities, alongside contemporary country homes on large lots and farms that are still in production.
Buying a historic property means paying close attention to heritage listings, protected surroundings, the legal forest reserve and the legal status of every building. The exclusive consulting service brings that technical review together, presents properties that are not always advertised and handles negotiations with the discretion this kind of purchase calls for.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Campinas from São Paulo?
The road distance between the two cities is around 95 km, via the Bandeirantes or Anhanguera highways. Properties in neighbouring towns may be closer to or further from São Paulo depending on where they are. Viracopos Airport, in Campinas, offers domestic and international flights without the need to travel into the capital.
Which towns make up the Campinas Metropolitan Region?
There are 20: Americana, Artur Nogueira, Campinas, Cosmópolis, Engenheiro Coelho, Holambra, Hortolândia, Indaiatuba, Itatiba, Jaguariúna, Monte Mor, Morungaba, Nova Odessa, Paulínia, Pedreira, Santa Bárbara d'Oeste, Santo Antônio de Posse, Sumaré, Valinhos and Vinhedo. The region was created by state law in 2000.
Can I buy a heritage-listed farmhouse?
Yes. According to Condephaat, listing does not change ownership and is recorded on the property's title, which makes the sale more transparent. Renovation and restoration need the council's prior approval, and a surrounding zone carries building restrictions: a 300-metre radius for listings made before October 2003, and a zone set case by case for later ones.
What does it cost to run a country home in a gated community?
It varies with the property and the community. Typical costs include condominium fees, either urban property tax (IPTU) or rural land tax (ITR) depending on how the property is classified, garden and grounds upkeep, household staff and, for historic houses, the care of older buildings. Ask for recent statements before you commit.