Less than two weeks after he was found drowned, workers at Matthew Perry’s home were seen rolling back the grass around the hot tub on Thursday.
Perry, 54, was discovered in the hot tub by an assistant on the afternoon of Oct. 28.
The assistant pulled Perry out of the water, but he could not be saved. His cause of death remains unknown pending toxicology reports.
On Thursday, a group of groundskeepers at the actor’s Pacific Palisades home were seen digging up the area around the pool and hot tub.
The team seemed ready to remove the pool – his family may have believed it was too painful a memory to keep. A Batman logo in lights that Perry had placed on the bottom of the pool was also removed.
Perry bought the home on August 18, 2020 for $6 million – selling his downtown Los Angeles penthouse and his beachfront villa in Malibu to move into the smaller “cottage.”
On Thursday, groundskeepers can be seen rolling back the grass around the infinity pool where Matthew Perry drowned
Perry was found dead in the hot tub to the right of the pool on October 28th
Perry massively expanded the pool when he bought the property in 2020 for $6 million
Workers are seen arriving at the Pacific Palisades property on Thursday to dig up the lawn
He expanded and renovated the existing pool on the property, transforming it into a stunning infinity pool with views across Los Angeles to the ocean.
The 2,696-square-foot home had four bedrooms and three bathrooms and featured floor-to-ceiling windows that opened to allow for indoor-outdoor living.
It is unclear who will keep the house.
Perry never married and had no children.
He is survived by his mother, Suzanne Morrison, and stepfather, Keith Morrison; his father, John Bennett Perry, 82, and his stepmother, Debbie.
He also has stepsisters and half-sisters: Caitlin, Emily, Will and Madeline Morrison, and Marie Perry.
Perry clearly enjoyed the property – which was relatively modest for such a famous and wealthy star.
In his latest Instagram post, he was relaxing in the hot tub at night with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.
Aerial photos of Perry’s Pacific Palisades home show a modern concrete infinity pool and a pristine lawn
Perry purchased the home pictured in 2020 and significantly expanded the pool
The back garden, which offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, is pictured from a different angle. Perry is believed to have drowned in his hot tub, but a cause of death has not been officially confirmed
Another view of the property. Perry’s body was photographed being rolled out the front door hours after his death and placed into a coroner’s hearse parked just outside his garage doors
A snapshot with his father John Bennett Perry gave fans a glimpse of his home’s eye-catching decor – including a huge purple crushed velvet sofa bed and stenciled artwork
In his most recent Instagram post on October 23, the star posted pictures of himself in his pool
Fans and admirers stop by and leave bouquets of flowers at the front door in honor of the actor
The property was purchased in June 2020 for $6 million. Perry had previously sold far more luxurious homes in Century City and Malibu. Months before his death, he spent $5 million on a mid-century home in the Hollywood Hills
The 3,000-square-foot property on Blue Sail Drive was built in 1965 as a modest ranch-style home.
Pictures show it has since undergone a major makeover, with Perry putting his own personal stamp on the sprawling block.
He completely transformed the property, swapping light oak flooring for a darker wood and boho furniture for much bolder colors.
The stunning four-bedroom, four-and-a-half bathroom home sits on a hill overlooking the ocean. Many of the rooms offer panoramic views of the Pacific.
Before it was sold, it was described as embodying the “quintessential Southern California lifestyle,” while Pacific Palisades was home to numerous other celebrities.
Perry’s Friends co-star Matt LeBlanc also owned a mansion in the neighborhood before selling it in 2016.
Perry’s properties were significantly cheaper than his previous real estate holdings.
In 2020, he put his stunning Malibu home on the market for $14.95 million after purchasing it in an off-market deal for $12 million in 2011.
Like his previous beachfront home, his entire home boasts panoramic ocean views, with huge sliding doors making the open floor plan bright and airy.
The home sits on 0.37 acres of grassy gardens, which, as pictures suggest, also includes a fire pit and an elevated pool.
Perry regularly shared pictures from his home, including just two weeks ago with his father, actor John Bennett Perry.
A video shows two plasma TVs and a cinema-style projector screen, each showing The Batman, while lasers on the ceiling display the DC hero’s emblem
In a sweet 2021 post, he said his dog Alfred “ruled the Perry household.”
On October 18, Matthew shared another nighttime photo taken outside with the Batman emblem glowing in red lights on his pool
Perry recently shared a picture of a sign in his home that reads “BATMAN PLAYS PICKLEBALL.”
The Batman logo at the bottom of his pool is seen here in a daylight aerial shot
The snap gave fans a glimpse of the home’s eye-catching decor – including a huge purple crushed velvet sofa bed and a stenciled piece of art that reads “I forget what I forgot.”
A pool table was also visible right in front of the garden so guests could enjoy the view while playing.
He also shared a snap of a sunny corner of his property as a gardener worked two weeks before his death.
In addition to a spacious lawn, the house appears to have a plot of newly planted trees and other plant beds.
Two covered seating areas are located on either side of the garden overlooking the lawn and pool area, aerial photos show.
Perry shared a snap of a sunny corner of his property two weeks ago as a gardener was working
The house has a large garage. Friends fans came to pay their respects after learning the news of Perry’s death
The modern concrete infinity pool, an upgrade from the jet pool the home had when Perry bought it, is set into the hillside below the property’s lawn edge.
Perry’s latest post on Instagram, posted earlier this week, shows him relaxing in the pool while looking into the distance.
The caption read: “Oh, such warm water swirling around makes you feel good?” “I’m Mattman,” he said, referring to the caped crusader he’s mentioned regularly in his recent posts.
The Batman fanatic has decorated his entire home with superhero memorabilia, including a bat signal silhouette in laser lights that illuminates the bottom of his swimming pool.
He previously lived in a luxurious penthouse in LA that was decorated with Batman-themed items.
Perry also gave a glimpse into his living area when he recently shared a video of what looked like a home theater.
He pans around the room and spots two plasma televisions and a movie screen, each showing The Batman, while lasers on the ceiling display the DC hero’s emblem.
Matthew Perry’s former home, an LA penthouse covered in Batman-themed items
Perry’s love for Batman could be seen in his former home, which featured Batman memorabilia when he sold it
In another post, he showed the red-lit bat signal with the message: “Sleep tight everyone.” I’ve got the city tonight – Mattman.”
This was followed by an image of a sign that read “BATMAN PLAYS PICKLEBALL.”
Perry was said to have loved the sport and usually played twice a day.
His home is near the Riviera Country Club – where he played the tennis-like game with a friend in the hours before his death.
Perry plays pickleball on October 22nd in Santa Monica
The club was not far from Perry’s Pacific Palisades home
Perry was a regular at the Riviera County Club (see picture).
Perry became famous for his role as Chandler Bing on the hit 90s sitcom “Friends,” which ran for ten seasons
He stayed on the course at his local country club for just an hour before heading home, his regular partner told TV host Billy Bush.
‘[Pickleball] “Regulated his days,” Bush said.
“I spoke to the woman he played with this morning and every morning.”
“She’s in shock, beloved Matt…she said he’s been tired today and for the last week. ‘A little more than usual.’