The real 'Scarface' mansion goes on the market for $35million


The 108-year-old mansion famously used in the movie ‘Scarface’ is on sale for $35million.

Located near Santa Barbara, California, – not Miami – the white manse built in 1906 on 10 acres of land has been put on the market.

The four bedroom, nine bathroom, Roman-style home is named ‘El Fureidis,’ or Tropical Paradise, according to the home’s listing.

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Legendary: Fans of the movie 'Scarface' will immediately recognize the front of this multimillion dollar mansion

Massive: it sits on 10 acres of land filled with Persian gardens, unique palm trees and sculptures

'Say hello to my little friend!': The home was used as the home for Al Pacino's Tony Montana in the movie 'Scarface'

El Fureidis: The multimillion dollar home's name is Spanish for tropical paradise

Shot by Tom Ploch, the mansion was designed by acclaimed turn-of-the-century architect Bertram Goodhue for James Waldron Gillespie, the estate’s grounds are filled with Persian gardens, sculptures, fountains and pools.

The interior recently underwent a multimillion dollar renovation that modernized the living spaces, including kitchen appliances, while still keeping the majority of the original fixtures in place.

The rooms, including three guest suites on the top floor, are filled with artistic touches including gold-leaf ceilings, tiled walls, woodwork carvings and other details.

The main ‘conversation room’ is ‘a Byzantine-style alcove crowned with an 18-foot-high central dome that is decorated with a floral hand painted, gold and blue design in 24k gold-leaf modeled after the church of St. John Lateran in Rome,’ according to the listing.

Classic: The Roman-style mansion features intricate carvings and tile work throughout

Incredible: The formal dining room's barrel ceiling is painted in 24k gold leaf and depicts a scene of Alexander the Great conquering Persepolis by Henry Wadsworth Moore, with the artist's original signature remains on the artwork

Lavish: This relaxing room features a gold leaf painted ceiling, tiled walls, a calming pool and even original scultures Care for a bath?: A solid marble bathroom awaits the home's new owner

Throwback: The original architect's intention was to evoke classical Roman architecture and culture throu8gh the massive estate

Classic but modern: The kitchen recently underwent a massive renovation that updated the appliances while keeping much of the original layout intact

Overhauled: Even the laundry room is fully modernized and comes with a full working kitchen for staff

Classic: One of the many bedrooms boasts hand-painted ceilings and a four-post bed

Cool escape: The gardens contain an elaborate water feature and large swimming pool

The formal dining room has a barrel ceiling ‘painted in 24k gold leaf and depicting a scene of Alexander the Great conquering Persepolis by Henry Wadsworth Moore,’ with the artist’s original signature remains on the artwork.

The roof has different areas where the entire property, Pacific Ocean and even the Channel Islands are visible.

Unique palm trees spread around the property are also rumored to be the source for the trees now used in Disneyland’s Adventureland and Jungle Cruise ride.

The home is most famous, of course, for being used as the main residence of Al Pacino’s Tony Montana in ‘Scarface.’

It last sold in 2009 for upwards of $6million, property records showed. It is currently owned by a corporation titled El Fureidis LLC and the listing is handled by Emily Kellenberger.



Lush: Unique varieties of palm trees dot the 10-acre estate along with pools and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean