Recognized as the Best Home on the recent Broker Tour! Nestled on an elevated, hillside corner lot in Estrella, this brand-new, 3,413-square-foot custom home showcases impressive Santa Barbara architecture, a private south-facing backyard and a seamless great room floor plan featuring soaring 16-foot ceilings with exposed beams, a cozy gas fireplace in a striking herringbone tile pattern and premium wood plank-style tile flooring. Natural light floods the great room through the custom-built floor to ceiling, black wrought iron and glass front entry door and through five spectacular black wrought-iron and glass, double arched doors, three opening to the expansive rear covered patio and two leading to a charming front courtyard patio. The gourmet chef's kitchen is a masterpiece, upgraded with quartz countertops, an oversized custom built kitchen island with soft close custom cabinetry and premium Forno appliances, including a built-in 60-inch-wide stainless-steel refrigerator/freezer and a professional 8-burner gas range with double oven and separate pot filler located above the stove. It is perfectly complemented by a separate, fully equipped secondary "dirty kitchen" featuring Frigidaire appliances for discrete meal preparation and catering. Nearby, a bright breakfast nook offers the perfect spot for casual, everyday dining. Next to the walk-in pantry and the formal dining area, a functional serving station complete with a dedicated beverage fridge offers the ultimate setup for hosting. Designed with both luxury and functionality in mind, the residence features a split-bedroom layout that prioritizes privacy. The magnificent owner's suite is a true sanctuary, accented by an elegant, tray ceiling and a spa-like en-suite bath that flows seamlessly into an expansive walk-in closet. Bedroom four serves as a private guest suite with its own dedicated bath, walk-in closet and double French doors that lead to the backyard. The remaining two secondary bedrooms feature large walk-in closets and share a full Jack & Jill bathroom. You'll also find an expansive laundry room with built-in storage cabinets with a utility sink and an indoor powder room that also provides direct access to the rear yard. The exterior grounds showcase natural and professionally installed desert landscaping, complemented by an elegant paver walkway and driveway that leads to an oversized three-car garage. Adding to the home's immense appeal is its location within the premier, resort-style master-planned community of Estrella. Residents enjoy access to top-tier amenities, including 72 acres of community lakes with a non-motorized Yacht Club offering complimentary kayak and sailboat use, over 65 miles of scenic hiking and biking trails, and more than 50 neighborhood parks. The neighborhood features the state-of-the-art Starpointe Residents Club and Presidio Residents Club, which host full fitness centers, resort-style pools, a waterpark and courts for tennis and pickleball. Golf enthusiasts can also take advantage of resident rates at the championship Golf Club of Estrella.