Rock legend Gene Simmons, the fire-breathing bassist of Kiss, is parting ways with his striking Beverly Hills residence, listing the modern masterpiece for $13.99 million. But the 75-year-old musician isn’t handing the keys to just anyone.
“You have such wonderful times there, you don’t want some schmuck in the place you call home,” Simmons told the Wall Street Journal, which first reported on the listing. “No drugs, no alcoholics. I don’t want anybody coming in there who is going to destroy the place.”
Perched on a hillside with sweeping vistas of Coldwater Canyon, Century City and the Pacific Ocean, the 7,741-square-foot, four-bedroom home is a showcase of Swiss architectural precision.
Designed by Roger P. Kurath of Design21, the residence blends glass, steel, oak and concrete into a sleek, energy-efficient structure inspired by LEED principles.
Its fiber cement exterior panels promise over 50 years of maintenance-free durability, while triple-panel windows ensure fire resistance and waterproofing, the listing notes.
This being Southern California, there are also some real outdoor perks.
“The 40-foot glasslike infinity pool is a real showstopper, surrounded by lush, drought-tolerant landscaping, and the bold bronze geometric sculptures add a cool, artistic vibe to the outdoor space,” Lisa Young, the Compass listing agent handling the sale alongside colleagues Kennon Earl and Thomas Davila, told The Post in a statement.
Simmons and his wife, Shannon Tweed Simmons, acquired the property in 2021 for $10.5 million after briefly relocating to Las Vegas.
The couple, who own multiple properties including two Malibu homes, a residence in Canada — plus homes for their children, Nick and Sophie — found Vegas’ heat unbearable and made the Beverly Hills house their primary residence.
Now they’re streamlining their portfolio and plan to spend more time in a recently purchased Malibu property.
“I’m the most blessed human being on the planet,” Simmons told the Journal. “These hard times, you don’t want to say I have too many houses, but we have too many properties.”
The home’s design emphasizes indoor-outdoor living, with floor-to-ceiling windows that slide open to a 1,800-square-foot deck. That solar-powered, 40-foot black-lined infinity pool anchors the half-acre lot.
Inside, 12-foot ceilings and an open floor plan create a sense of spaciousness, while amenities include radiant heated flooring and high-end smart-home systems.
“It is like a 22nd-century house,” Simmons said, noting the complexity of the voice-activated appliances.
“I had to go out and buy a simple microwave so that I could press one button and heat things up because the coffee maker, the cappuccino maker, the time machine, all that stuff was built into the wall — voice activated I might add — was so complex, I couldn’t make it work.”
Simmons, known for his theatrical stage persona as “The Demon,” has infused the home with personal touches.
An upstairs gallery displays his artwork, and a soundproofed theater hosts screenings for his production company, Simmons/Hamilton Productions, which released the 2022 film “Deep Water.”
Outdoors, Simmons enjoys barbecuing and playing “Cards Against Humanity” with his children and their partners.
“Of course, we laugh our heads off,” he told the outlet.
The home’s location was a draw for its proximity to movie studios, business partners and family.
“Family is forever,” Simmons said. “You want someplace that can be your business center, close to everything that you need in LA, but also a place where your kids want to come over and hang with you.”
Simmons’ favorite moments in the home revolve around its views.
“My favorite part of the house is waking up in the morning in the upper bedroom, having coffee in bed and on a clear day being able to see all the way out to the ocean,” he told The Post in a statement. “And my other favorite time is sunset in the upper bedroom or downstairs barbecuing something outdoors. The views really are spectacular.”
The Los Angeles luxury real estate market has cooled recently, with economic uncertainty tempering demand.
In the fourth quarter of 2024, luxury single-family homes sold for an average of $15.92 million, a 6% increase from the prior year, but sales have since slowed, particularly in the valley, according to Young.
“We’re not seeing much change in interest rates while new listings are picking up which might give buyers more options to explore the market,” she said. “This incredible listing is a great opportunity for a luxury property owner displaced by fires not wanting to return or a discerning buyer looking for a quality architectural investment.”
For Simmons, the sale marks a new chapter as he and his wife prioritize time at their other properties.
“Wherever wifey wants, certainly,” he told the Journal. “Certainly, happy wife, happy life.”