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AN architectural journey lies behind El Fureidis, a Roman-esque villa with Persian-style gardens in Montecito, California, US, for sale at $39.995 million (£30.33m). In the early 20th century, property magnate James Waldron Gillespie took architect Bertram Goodhue on a year-long trip through Europe and the Middle East to seek inspiration. Einstein, Churchill and John F. Kennedy stayed at the villa and it appeard as Tony Montana’s home in Scarface. Riskin Partners Estate Group (001 805 565 8600; www.montecito-realestate.com).