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Where is the Perry House? Matthew Perry turned his beachfront home into sober-living facility for men

Matthew Perry devoted a significant portion of his life to caring for others, exemplified by initiatives such as establishing a sober-living facility

BY SHREEJA DAS

PUBLISHED OCT 31, 2023

The Perry House was a sprawling 5,500 sq ft beachfront compound that Matthew Perry once called home (@mattyperry4/Instagram)

MALIBU, CALIFORNIA: With Matthew Perry's death, several of his accomplishments, such as the creation of the Perry House in Malibu, has surfaced. It shows that Perry was more than just "Chandler Bing" from 'Friends'.

Apart from his comedic talent, Perry's perspective on his legacy emphasizes the importance of his contributions to helping others, expressing a desire for these efforts to overshadow his on-screen achievements, particularly citing his work with addiction support as what was most dear to him.

Following his untimely death at the age of 54, attributed to an apparent drowning at his Pacific Palisades residence, the Friends star, Matthew Perry is being fondly recalled for his philanthropic endeavors focused on aiding individuals in their journey to recovery from addiction (Daily Mail) — Following his untimely death at the age of 54, attributed to an apparent drowning at his Pacific Palisades residence, the 'Friends' star, Matthew Perry is being fondly recalled for his philanthropic endeavors focused on aiding individuals in their journey to recovery from addiction (Daily Mail)

Matthew Perry wanted his work with addicts to rank over 'Friends' fame

Matthew Perry's dedication to aiding those battling addiction is evident in his commitment to helping anyone who seeks assistance.

His creation of the Perry House, a sober-living facility for men, is a testament to his impactful efforts.

This is a beautiful statement from Matthew Perry who sadly passed away recently.

Be remembered for helping others: pic.twitter.com/jnrhqe8QuB
— Peter Yang (@petergyang) October 30, 2023

Through in his own words in a transcript of his interview with podcaster Tom Power that gained viral attention states, "The best thing about me is that if an alcoholic or drug addict comes up to me and says 'Will you help me?' I will always say 'Yes, I know how to do that. I will do that for you, even if I can't always do it for myself.' So I do that, wherever I can. In groups, or one on one".

Matthew Perry dies at 54 (Instagram/@mattyperry4) — Matthew Perry's commitment to creating a space for individuals struggling with addiction reflected a deep sense of compassion and a sincere desire to make a positive impact on the lives of those in need
(Instagram/@mattyperry4)

“And I created the Perry House in Malibu, a sober-living facility for men … When I die, as far as my so-called accomplishments go, it would be nice if Friends were listed far behind the things I did to try and help other people".

What is the Perry House?

The Perry House, a beachfront compound in Malibu spanning 5,500 sq ft, was Matthew Perry's former residence.

As per The Guardian, In 2013, upon deciding to relocate, he collaborated with addiction specialist Earl Hightower to transform the house into a residential sober-living center.

In an earlier initiative, Matthew Perry transformed his beach house into a haven named the Perry House, providing a two-year sanctuary for individuals struggling with addiction. This facility offered comprehensive services aimed at supporting men on their journey to sobriety — In an earlier initiative, Matthew Perry transformed his beach house into a haven, providing a two-year sanctuary for individuals struggling with addiction. This facility offered comprehensive services aimed at supporting men on their journey to sobriety (Daily Mail)

This facility provided men dealing with addiction issues access to meditation programs and a 12-step workshop.

However, two years later, Perry sold the house, citing, "It was too expensive to run and the business didn’t really work".

'That was a Malibu beach house, and it was too expensive to run and the business didn’t really work,' he told The Hollywood Reporter, at the time (Daily Mail)

Despite the shift, he expressed a desire to refocus on smaller, more discreet premises near the center of Los Angeles, although the outcome of this intention remains unclear.

The noble concept behind the Perry House earned Perry recognition, as he received a Champion of Recovery award from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy in 2013.

In 2015, Matthew Perry faced the challenging choice to shutter the 5,500-square-foot beach compound overlooking the Malibu pier (Daily Mail)

In the wake of Matthew Perry's passing, stories have emerged of his compassionate outreach to individuals in times of crisis.

Numerous accounts highlight how Perry personally extended a helping hand to others, showcasing not only his on-screen legacy but also the genuine impact he had on people's lives through his kindness and support.