Scenes from Estrella
 
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Montecito is designed with an intentional respect for the natural beauty of the desert, blending homes of rich Spanish and Hacienda architecture into the landscape. With over 300 acres of open space, 18 planned parks bring nature closer to residents, a proposed two-mile linear park weaves through the natural wash, while trails wrap around saguaros, through desert verbena and into the Sierra Estrella Mountains. To further protect the environment, Montecito has instituted rigid development best practices and homes that meet the Energy Star standards.