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Laguna Beach estate sells for $82.6 million, second-highest OC home sale
Orange County Register • • business
Key Points:
- A blufftop Laguna Beach estate with panoramic ocean views sold for nearly $82.6 million on October 14, marking the second-most expensive home sale in Orange County history.
- The 14,434-square-foot property includes a three-level main house and a detached guest house, totaling eight bedrooms and 15 bathrooms on over an acre in the Rockledge neighborhood.
- Originally designed in 1974 by architect Fred Briggs, the home features a rare design extending beyond the bluff edge, which would be difficult to replicate under current California Coastal Commission rules.
- The estate underwent a $20 million renovation by previous owners David and Holly Wilson, including $3 million spent on structural reinforcements to address coastal erosion concerns.
- Luxury amenities include a rotating bed with an automated ceiling in the primary suite, a wine cellar, movie theater, championship tennis court, private amphitheater, and direct beach access, while a $1 million wine collection and valuable art were excluded from the sale.
