Paradise by name paradise by nature: Scarface mansion El Fureidis listed for …

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Daily Mail Reporter

16:51 GMT, 28 October 2012


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17:56 GMT, 28 October 2012

Ever wanted to live like a gangster?

Now is your chance as the stunning home and star of Scarface goes on the market for rental.

You will need to be earning a mob boss salary to match, however, as it is listed at a hefty $30k-a-month.

The aptly named ‘Little Paradise’, or, El Fureidis, is set over 10 acres of idyllic land in Santa Barbara, California, boasting lush Persian gardens, swimming pools and a rooftop terrace.

Spacious: The property is set on 10 acres of luscious land

Spacious: The property is set on 10 acres of luscious land

The house stared in the 1983 gangster film Scarface

The house stared in the 1983 gangster film Scarface

Al Pacino (as Tony Montana) walks round the pool in Scarface

Al Pacino (as Tony Montana) walks round the pool in Scarface

And inside, the 10,000-square-foot property doesn’t disappoint either.

Elaborate barrel-vaulted ceilings and beautiful tile-work frame many of the rooms, all of which offer sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and the multiple palm trees that surround the home.

The dining room, for example, looks up to a dome covered with gold leaf.

Hallways are large and grand, bathed in California sunshine as it pours through multiple windows.

White pillars line the front of the stunning property

White pillars line the front of the stunning property

Tropical: The idyllic property is surrounded by palm trees

Tropical: The idyllic property is surrounded by palm trees

Grand: Imagine stepping out onto this balcony every day

Grand: Imagine stepping out onto this balcony every day

Mosaic-lined domed ceilings reflect light as it pours in through windows

Mosaic-lined domed ceilings reflect light as it pours in through windows

The detail is stunning and hints at the wealth behind the property

The detail is stunning and hints at the wealth behind the property

Hallways are large and grand, bathed in California sunshine as it pours through multiple windows

Hallways are large and grand, bathed in California sunshine as it pours through multiple windows

And an oversized living room makes space for poker and snooker tables – a must for any wannabe gangster.

The kitchen, on the other hand, is far less extravagant, decked out all in white, though a huge double fridge ensures there will always be plenty of food and drink for throwing parties.

It lies behind one of the home’s signature heavy oak doors.

Designed by American architect Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue and completed in 1906, the epic mansion was the stage for the 1983 cult film Scarface.

It was sold to billionaire banker Sergey Grishin for $6.23m in 2009.

An impressive marble staircase is bordered with an attractive banister

An impressive marble staircase is bordered with an attractive banister

The kitchen is more simple, in sterile white, but don't miss the giant party-sized fridge

The kitchen is more simple, in sterile white, but don’t miss the giant party-sized fridge

Soft lighting and a rug make this bedroom feel cosy and homely

Soft lighting and a rug make this bedroom feel cosy and homely

The dining room looks up to a dome covered with gold leaf and lies behind heavy oak doors

The dining room looks up to a dome covered with gold leaf and lies behind heavy oak doors

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One of my favorite movies. Love the restaurant scene.

Floridian
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USA, United States,
28/10/2012 23:07

It’s been a while….. going to go and load Scarface right now….. :-))

Steve in Texas
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Roscoe,
28/10/2012 22:25

This is the second time DM has used the phrase “warm and homely” when they meant “warm and HOMEY”. Seriously, DM, are your “journalists” all volunteers from middle school or younger!?!

SantaFeJack
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Newport News VA USA,
28/10/2012 20:20

Could never live in peace and quiet with a full time crew working round the clock to maintain the place.

Stateofmind
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Being,
28/10/2012 18:17

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