El Fureidis can be yours for $35 million. Translated as Tropical Paradise, the 1906 estate boasts 10 acres of botanical gardens and is one of Montecito, Calif. most celebrated properties.
Designed by Bertram Goodhue, the renowned architect known mainly for his monumental churches and museums, El Fureidis was commissioned by one Waldron Gillespie, a visionary hailing from New York who came to the West Coast looking for a landscape that rivaled that of the Mediterranean. Together, Gillespie and Goodhue embarked on a year-long trip to Europe and the Mediterranean region to gather inspiration for the estate. The home’s abundant terraces, reflecting pools, and gardens are enhanced by Lee Lawrie’s nine bas-reliefs located at the rear of the estate.
In recent years, it is perhaps best known as a location for the 1983 film “Scarface,” and the wedding scene of Michele Pfeiffer and Al Pacino.
