Montecito Mansion Featured in "Scarface" With Persian Gardens

White Mediterranean villa with water gardens.

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Roman-Style Villa With Persian Water Gardens

This Montecito, California estate was built in 1906; it had a starring role in "Scarface" as Al Pacino's estate, and it's now valued at about $40 million.

Four-part reflecting pool surrounded by trees.

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Persian-Style Landscaping at 1906 Villa in Montecito, California

This spectacular property features formally symmetrical water features like this series of pools and fountains flanked by rare palm trees.

Black and white photo of Mediterranean villa with water features.

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Archival Photo of Roman-Style Estate in Montecito, California

Built more than a century ago, this spectacular estate featured prominently in "Scarface" - and it's now worth about $40 million.

Square water garden surrounded by palm trees.

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Persian Water Garden with Rare Palm Trees

This Montecito, California estate was built in 1906; its architect based his designs on Roman villas and Persian water gardens, and the grounds became famous for their rare tropical landscaping.

Black and white photo of four reflecting pools.

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Archival Photo of Reflecting Pools and Fountain at El Fureidis

This Montecito, California estate was created to resemble a Roman villa, and its Persian-style landscaping includes formal gardens, water features like these reflecting pools and rare palm trees.

Overhead view of gleaming white Romanesque estate.

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$40 Million Roman-Inspired Estate With Persian Gardens

This Montecito, California estate was built more than a century ago, played a starring role in "Scarface," and is now valued at about $40 million.

Black and white photo of Roman-style villa above long staircase.

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Historic Photo of Staircase and Reflecting Pools at Montecito Estate

Created to resemble a Roman Villa with classic Persian gardens more than a century ago, this estate is now valued at approximately $40 million.

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Mediterranean Landscaping at Villa in Montecito, California

Soaring trees and verdant tropical fronds add visual texture to the sprawling grounds at El Fureidis.

White villa with palm trees and red brick driveway.

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Roman-Style 1906 Villa With Palm Trees and Massive Brick Patio

Punctuated with a graceful fountain, the rear entrance at this spectacular estate is more ornamental than most homes appear from any direction. Shapely palms and other textural foliage add to the property's exotic charm.

White villa with terra cotta roof and brick driveway.

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Montecito Courtyard With Tropical Landscaping and Roman-Style Villa

Built in 1906, this Roman villa's grounds were landscaped to resemble Persian water gardens. Here, gleaming white architecturec ontrasts with a brick driveway and burbling fountain.

Black and white photo of Mediterranean villa with fountain.

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Archival Photo of California Roman-Style Estate With Fountain

Built in 1906, this massive Montecito property was designed to resemble grand villas along the Mediterranean. It's now valued at about $40 million.

Marble staircase with wrought iron details.

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Wrought Iron Staircase With Intricate Railing and Pendant

The interior staircase at this 1906 Roman-style villa recalls iconic Mediterranean homes. Marble stairs add to the feel of opulence.

Cream-on-white kitchen with marble counters.

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Neutral Transitional Kitchen With Marble Countertops and Custom Cabinetry

This elegant space features a marble-topped island and counters, cream-on-white cabinetry and a trio of pendants. An antique runner complements the pale hardwood floor.

Huge dining room with table for twelve and gold ceiling.

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Santa Barbara Estate Dining Room With Barrel Ceiling and Classically-Inspired Illustrations

Twenty-four-carat gold depictions of Alexander the Great conquering Persepolis illuminate the ceiling in this spectacular dining room.

Room with barreled ceiling depicting classic battles.

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Historical Photo of Montecito Estate Dining Room With Dramatic Barreled Ceiling

These scenes of Alexander the Great conquering Persepolis were painted over 24-karat gold leaf more than a century ago. High-backed chairs in a Spanish Baroque style combined with dramatic pendants to add to the space's opulent exoticism.

Pink room with wraparound bench seats and golden ceiling dome.

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Conversation Room With Celestial Dome

Created as a one-of-a-kind entertainment space meant to mimic a Roman church, this unique room features a central fountain and blush-pink stonework below soaring arches with intricate embellishments.

Room with decorative arches and wraparound benches before fountain.

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Historical Photo of El Fureidis Conversation Room

This archival image of the conversation room at a century-old Montecito estate reveals just how much of what survives today was part of the home's spectacular (and singular) original plan.

Arched bathroom with free-standing tub and ceiling art.

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Spectacular Spa Bath With Marble Tub and Ornamental Ceiling Apse

Embellished with intricate scrollwork and tiling, this principal bath was inspired by a Roman villa and could be the ultimate retreat.

Tall trees on California estate grounds.

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Towering Tree at Montecito Estate

El Fureidis, a $40 million estate near Santa Barbara, boasts spectacular gardens with Persian-inspired architecure and an array of rare plants.

Iconic Montecito Villa With Hollywood Movie Ties

Roman-Style Villa With Persian Water Gardens

Persian-Style Landscaping at 1906 Villa in Montecito, California

Archival Photo of Roman-Style Estate in Montecito, California

Persian Water Garden with Rare Palm Trees

Archival Photo of Reflecting Pools and Fountain at El Fureidis

$40 Million Roman-Inspired Estate With Persian Gardens

Historic Photo of Staircase and Reflecting Pools at Montecito Estate

Mediterranean Landscaping at Villa in Montecito, California

Roman-Style 1906 Villa With Palm Trees and Massive Brick Patio

Montecito Courtyard With Tropical Landscaping and Roman-Style Villa

Archival Photo of California Roman-Style Estate With Fountain

Wrought Iron Staircase With Intricate Railing and Pendant

Neutral Transitional Kitchen With Marble Countertops and Custom Cabinetry

Santa Barbara Estate Dining Room With Barrel Ceiling and Classically-Inspired Illustrations

Historical Photo of Montecito Estate Dining Room With Dramatic Barreled Ceiling

Conversation Room With Celestial Dome

Historical Photo of El Fureidis Conversation Room

Spectacular Spa Bath With Marble Tub and Ornamental Ceiling Apse

Towering Tree at Montecito Estate

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