Buying into Malibu — for a song

Kid Rock has officially checked out of Malibu, but with a whimper rather than a bang.

The singer-songwriter recently sold his Balinese-inspired compound for $9.5 million, $2.1 million less than he paid for it in 2006, in a deal completed off-market.

Built in 2002 and recently updated, the 8,300-square-foot house features hand-carved doors and ornate woodwork and ebony wood floors. Skylights and French doors create a light and airy vibe within the home.

Common areas include a blackand-white mosaic foyer that opens to a formal living room, an adjacent dining room and an openplan kitchen. A two-sided fireplace serves as a divider between the common areas.

A gym, an office and a sauna are among the amenities. A total of five bedrooms and five bathrooms includes a master suite with two walk-in closets and a glassenclosed shower.

Outdoors, lawns and lush landscaping surround the swimming pool and lounge area. An outdoor dining pavilion complete with a built-in barbecue, mounted flat-screen TV and fireplace sits off the main house. A separate guesthouse overlooks the pool area.

Michael Cunningham of Pinnacle Estate Properties was the listing agent. He did not represent the musician in his original purchase.

Rock, 46, gained fame for his 1998 album “Devil Without a Cause.” The multiple-instrument musician, whose real name is Robert Ritchie, released the album “First Kiss” this year.