Montecito Mansion And ‘Scarface’ Filming Location Lists For $40 Million

Treasured properties alongside the California coast usually include a Hollywood connection.

In Montecito, El Fureidis, a grand mansion most notably featured as the house and image of maximum wealth for Al Pacino’s titular character within the 1983 movie Scarface, is now available on the market for $39,995,000.

Designed by celebrated architect Bertram Goodhue for actual property tycoon James Waldron Gillespie—who is claimed to have traveled to Montecito due to its likeness to the fair-weather climates of the Mediterranean—the 10-acre property was accomplished in 1906.

Since then, the roughly 12,000-square-foot mansion has welcomed such outstanding visitors Einstein, Churchill and John F. Kennedy. Famend German writer, Thomas Mann, is amongst former house owners.

Although the property has undergone renovations and updates to incorporate trendy comforts, the unique grandeur stays. Primarily of Mediterranean Revival designs, the five-bedroom, seven-bath residence additionally options Neoclassical and Center Jap components, comparable to tiled, inside fountains, domed ceilings and elaborate mosaics.

The air of old-world regality may also be discovered within the mansion’s large eating room, whose barreled ceiling shows a scene in pure gold leaf portray of Alexander the Nice conquering Persepolis.

Different noteworthy areas of the house embrace a central atrium, rooftop lounge with 360-degree views and up to date kitchen.

Outdoors, strolling paths lined with a wide range of bushes, some over 100 years outdated, wind all through the property. Additionally concerning the grounds are an array of curated areas comparable to layered gardens, swimming pools and terraces—open air areas that served because the backdrop for Tony Montana’s marriage ceremony scene in Scarface.

Situated lower than two miles away from the ocean within the foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains, El Fureidis options far-reaching views of the Pacific, together with sights of the Channel Islands.

The itemizing is held by Riskin Companions Estates Group, the luxurious division of Montecito-based Village Properties.

Village Properties is an unique member of Forbes International Properties, a shopper market and membership community of elite brokerages promoting the world’s most luxurious properties.