Prolific director Walter Hill sells Malibu beach house for $8.2 million

Walter Hill has officially bid farewell to his Malibu home of 15 years. The prolific action director behind “The Warriors� and “The Driver� sold the beach house on Tuesday for $8.225 million, or $770,000 shy of the November asking price.

Hill still managed to profit on the property. Records show he paid just over $7 million for it back in 2005.

The oceanfront abode enjoys a prime spot on Broad Beach and fits two structures into its narrow lot: a two-story home with an entertainer’s deck and a two-car garage topped by a guest studio. A courtyard sits in between.

Pocketing doors and walls of glass bring ocean views into every room. In 3,030 square feet, there are five bedrooms, five bathrooms and a sleek open floor plan anchored by a dual-sided fireplace.

The master suite sprawls across the second story, combining a voluminous bedroom, spa bathroom, spacious office and private balcony. Down below, the multilevel deck adds a hot tub, lounge and dining area. A gated path descends to the beach.

Chris Cortazzo of Compass held the listing. Jamie Sher of the Sher Group represented the buyer.

A native of Long Beach, Hill has been writing, directing and producing films since the ’70s. His directing credits include “Hard Times,� “Southern Comfort� and “48 Hrs.� On the production side, he handled the “Alien� franchise.