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A beautiful mansion in Laguna Beach was only 'one signature away' from being sold for $10million before a California wildfire 'burnt it to a crisp.'
The palatial Laguna Niguel abode was near completely burnt to the ground after a wildfire raged through the region on Wednesday afternoon.
Relator Leo Goldschwartz told the Orange County Register that the 10,000-square-foot home at at 5 Vista Court was about to be sold to new owners.
The mansion was the most expensive in the neighborhood, hitting the market for just under $10million.
'You cannot duplicate that home,' he told the Register. 'The house had separate wings. The adults went one way, the kids went another way...It was like a palace. The house was a really beautiful home. The finishes were impressive.'
The $10million Laguna Niguel mansion (pictured) was only 'one signature away' from being sold when the Coastal Fire overtook the home, leaving a shell behind
Only the main structure of the home is left after the fire blazed through the ritzy neighborhood
The gorgeous backyard that featured an inground pool and grassy areas before the fire
The home was left in shambles afterward with debris piles littering the once beautiful yard
The home boasted seven-bedrooms and eight bathrooms, with a separate 'children's wing' and another 'wellness wing' for a meditation room, gym, Pilates studio, sauna and steam room
The mansion also included its own pool in the backyard overlooking the California mansions on one side and Laguna Beach on the other
Now, the custom-built 1999 home is among the 19 others that were destroyed in the fast-moving fire, alongside 11 others that were damaged.
The only part left standing is the center structure of the seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom home.
The gigantic home boasted its own 'children's wing' with a game room and study room, as well as a two-story bedroom and a 'wellness wing to house your meditation room, gym and very own Pilates studio with sauna and steam room.'
It also included a separate outdoor pool overlooking the California mountains and Laguna Beach, as well as a four-car garage and a home theater.
Property records show it is currently owned by a shell corporation, which purchased the luxurious mansion for $6.275 million in September 2020.
The homeowner, who was not home when the fire swept through the neighborhood, reportedly watched the flames overtake his home on security footage.
The new buyers, who were not identified either, are said to be devastated over losing the stunning property, the New York Post reported.
An aerial photo reveals just how devastating the fire was for the exclusive Laguna Niguel community
Firefighters worked tirelessly to put out the blaze. One firefighter reported sustained an injury
Twenty properties were destroyed and 11 others were damaged in the fire
Many homes burned to the ground, taking precious belongings with it as residents didn't have time to grab their belongings before having to evacuate the area swiftly
The blaze - dubbed the Coastal Fire - ignited near a water treatment facility in Aliso Woods Canyon - between Laguna Niguel and
