Located within star-studded Montecito, 851 Buena Vista Drive is a completely reimagined Georgian-style masterpiece, offering spectacular amenities, ultra-high-end finishes, and exquisite design elements on over two picturesque acres. Investor and tech CEO Daniel Starr purchased the home in December 2020, represented by Eric Haskell, and has worked tirelessly over the course of the past six months to reimagine the estate. A seasoned Southern California investor and prolific visionary, Daniel has led many projects in Southern California, recently selling his Beverly Hills property to Rihanna herself. He supplied 851 Buena Vista Drive with a total facelift, culminating in a contemporary, clean and ultra-sophisticated final product where every detail has been carefully curated and exquisitely executed.
Designed by architect Don Nulty, the estate boasts expansive scale with seven bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, 12,168 square feet of polished interior living space, and a guest house. Magnificent ocean and mountain views curate an incredible backdrop for a life of ease and elegance.
Daniel was first attracted to the home for the incredible view and ideal location on a quiet street, just five minutes from amazing restaurants (it’s no wonder that Gwyneth Paltrow and Oprah Winfrey live nearby). The bountiful amenities—including a pool, sport courts, and theater—and the expansive volume and sprawling grounds also allured him. To Daniel, the estate shone as a well-built opportunity with endless potential. He has been occupying the home as it has been remodeled, planning on staying until someone gives him an offer he can’t refuse.
Eric previously spoke with Dirt.com after Daniel purchased the estate: “In the ‘New World,’ to have an all-encompassing estate with a gym, pool, multiple guest houses, a sports court and views is rare, and the setting is pure magic. The home is made for the full Montecito experience, with every amenity imaginable in one of the most ideal of settings.”
Inside, ceilings soar, abundant windows create sun-soaked rooms, and walnut floors glisten. The living area features French doors that open to the outside paradise, a modern fireplace, and built-in cabinetry. Connected is the chef’s kitchen, which includes a butler’s pantry, marble countertops, and high-end appliances. A dining nook is a perfect place to enjoy breakfast with a view of the grounds. The formal is exquisite, with modern wallpaper, wainscoting, and French doors. An additional sitting room has a curved bay window and a fireplace.
A stone patio features a fireplace and a stone pathway leads through the terraced grounds to the pool area, which feels like a resort with a 65-foot long pool, expansive pool house with its own bedroom and bathroom, surrounding lawn, and ocean views. Additional areas to dine, entertain, and relax surround the home. Landscaped trails wind through rock formations. Brand new mature olive trees create lushness and a sports court offers opportunities for recreation.
The home is bursting with fantastic amenities, including a gym, game room, sunroom, a wet bar—complete with a built-in beer tap and attached walk-in wine cellar—craft room, office/library, ten-seat theater, and a guest home. With no shortage of space for entertainment, work, or study, everything you need is at your fingertips.
“To have this much square footage, garage spaces, outbuildings and amenities is rare in the area. The views also are incredible from all angles, and now with its fresh remodel, updating and new landscaping, it will be one of the premier estate homes in the area,” said Eric.
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