Gene Simmons Lists Beverly Hills Mansion with Strict Buyer Requirements
Rock legend Gene Simmons has taken a highly unusual approach to selling his ultramodern Beverly Hills mansion, listing it for $13.99 million while imposing very specific conditions on prospective buyers. Known for his iconic status as the frontman of KISS, Simmons is seeking to ensure that his beloved home remains a sanctuary, free from partying and substances.
No Party Zone: Simmons Sets Buyer Expectations
In a conversation with The Wall Street Journal, Simmons expressed his desire for responsible homeowners. “You have such wonderful times there, you don’t want some schmuck in the place you call home,” he stated. The rock star made it clear that he prefers buyers without a penchant for drugs or alcohol, emphasizing his wish to maintain the home’s integrity: “I don’t want anybody coming in there who is going to destroy the place.”
This stipulation adds an ironic twist: potential buyers should not expect to host wild parties in a house that is, after all, associated with a rock star lifestyle. But Simmons, with a net worth estimated at $400 million, has the luxury of being selective. As the co-founder of KISS, he helped the band sell over 100 million records worldwide, but the bulk of his wealth derives from transforming KISS into a merchandising behemoth, boasting over 5,000 licensed products since the 1970s.
A Technological Marvel with a Personal Touch
The 7,000-square-foot residence, crafted by architect Roger P. Kurath, incorporates sleek lines and cutting-edge technology, elements that even left Simmons astounded. He humorously admitted to acquiring a low-tech microwave, as the house’s advanced smart home features proved unexpectedly convoluted: “I had to go out and buy a simple microwave so that I could press one button and heat things up,” he explained. “It is like a 22nd-century house.”
Simmons and his wife, actress Shannon Tweed Simmons, initially purchased the mansion in 2021 as a base during their brief move to Las Vegas. However, their time in the desert proved short-lived. “It was too hot,” he commented bluntly on their relocation experience.
Now back in California, the couple is once again downsizing after reshaping their extensive luxury real estate portfolio. They previously sold their longtime Beverly Hills estate—the setting for their reality show—for $16 million in 2021 after extensive renovations. Simmons and Tweed also invested in multiple properties across North America, including a notable $4 million project in British Columbia that realized Shannon’s dream home.
Despite his myriad luxurious homes, Simmons reflected on their real estate situation with a bit of humor: “I’m the most blessed human being on the planet. These hard times, you don’t want to say I have too many houses, but we have too many properties.”
Complete with a home theater and an art gallery showcasing Simmons’s own works, the mansion stands as a luxurious retreat. However, with the seller’s strict requirements in play, prospective buyers should be aware: bringing a clean lifestyle—and perhaps their own microwave—might just be part of the deal.
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