John McEnroe and Patty Smyth List Malibu Beach House For $35 Million

Retired tennis champion John McEnroe and his wife, singer Patty Smyth from the 1980s rock band Scandal, have listed their oceanfront Malibu home for $35 million after more than a decade of ownership.

The couple purchased the property in 2015 for $21 million as a coastal getaway from their primary residence in New York.

Located within the exclusive Paradise Cove community, the four-bedroom residence is 6,445 square feet and offers direct beach access along one of Southern California’s best stretches of coastline.

Property Highlights

Price: $35 million
Location: Malibu, California
Size: 6,445 square feet
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 5
Notable Features: Multiple oceanfront decks, two-story fireplace, elevator, dumbwaiter, two kitchens, media room, private office, steam shower, outdoor spa, waterfall garden, covered exercise pavilion, two-car garage

For more information about this listing, contact Chris Cortazzo of Compass at chris@chriscortazzo.com

Entering The Paradise Cove Home

From the street, McEnroe and Smyth’s Malibu residence begins with a two-car garage and mature landscaping that gives only a small peek at the property’s ocean views.

Off to one side, a landscaped front yard with a small waterfall winds through tropical greenery and stonework.

Right above it, a covered pavilion sits beneath a woven roof with built-in seating and Adirondack chairs, creating a shaded outdoor spot before the main entrance.

Sunlit Entry Hall

Stepping through the front door, the home opens into a long covered entry hall where vaulted skylights run overhead, and a wall of windows at the far end frames the ocean.

From here, you can take either the elevator or staircase down to the multiple levels.

Office

As you head downstairs, an office sits above the main living spaces, with a full wall of glass opening to sweeping ocean views.

Built-in speakers are integrated into the room, and a private bathroom just off the office allows the space to function independently from the main living areas.

Dining Area

The main floor then opens to a dining area set against a wall of floor-to-ceiling glass for an unobstructed view of the coastline.

Main Living Room

Across the room, the main living area rises beneath soaring ceilings, with a wall of oversized windows continuing from the dining area.

Within the space, a sofa and pair of chairs are gathered around a glass-topped coffee table, while a dramatic two-story fireplace sits in the corner.

Dining Terrace

Both the dining and living rooms open to an outdoor dining terrace where a round table sits behind a glass railing.

Primary Suite

Back inside, the primary suite extends across hardwood floors and begins with its own lounge area before continuing into the bedroom.

The bed sits near a wall of windows that opens the room to one of the home’s best ocean views, with a door beside the glass leading to a small private balcony.

En-Suite Bathroom

In the suite’s bathroom, hardwood turns into radiant-heated stone floors with skylights running above the room.

A freestanding soaking tub sits in the middle beneath the glass roof, while dual vanities and a steam shower sit on either side of it.

Lower Level Family Room

Continuing down the stairs, the bottom level opens to a 4-person dining table next to a wet bar with barstools facing the ocean.

The room then widens into the family lounge, where white sofas sit in front of the home’s second kitchen facing sliding glass doors that open to an ocean-facing terrace.

Spa Terrace

Stepping out on the terrace, a spa sits in the corner, and a small group of lounge chairs gathers just before the beach entrance.

Direct Beach Access

From there, the terrace steps down toward the shoreline to a large stretch of sand and rolling ocean waves.

Why are McEnroe and Smyth Selling?

Although the couple has made New York their primary residence, this Paradise Cove home gave McEnroe and Smyth a place to spend time along the California coast away from their everyday routines.

Their decision to sell appears to be part of a broader downsizing of their Malibu real estate, especially since they also own an inland Malibu ranch purchased in 2013 that they plan to keep at this time.

Similar to what this home gave the couple, its next owner will experience the luxury of a home built around the ocean with the privacy and direct beach access that comes with being in Paradise Cove.