Patrick Dempsey, the actor who portrayed the recently written off "Dr. Derek Shepherd" in the series "Grey's Anatomy," is reportedly parting with his Malibu home, notes Los Angeles Times.
The Dempsey estate, which the actor is selling for $14.5M---more than twice its value of $7M in 2009 when he purchased it--- is a proud work of Frank Gehry's architectural genius, states the news site. The two-story luxury Malibu home was first commissioned for a famous artist, the talented abstract painter Ron Davis, informs LA Times. Constructed in 1972, the modern Tin house reportedly used corrugated metal as part of its building materials.
The posh property which measures more than 5,500 sq. ft. of living space features soaring ceilings, bright ambiance, wooden flooring and an open floor area that offers comfort and grandeur. The Malibu home has three bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a family room and a home office, describes the news outlet.
The gated Dempsey property boasts ocean views but also prides itself with amenities designed for pure fun and adventure within the 3.2 acre estate such as rock-climbing wall, a swimming pool with spa, and a spacious lawn for sport activities, adds the site. There is also a four-stall barn to add to the new owner's excitement and beautifully-landscaped grounds for a dose of tranquility.
Goodbye, Dr. Derek Shepherd
Meanwhile, Dempsey shared his experience working on "Grey's Anatomy" for several years in an exclusive interview with Entertainment Weekly. He said, "It's a lot of work for everybody- for the writers, for the crew, anyone who is there every day. We are well-compensated and fortunate, but it's long hours. We were doing 17 hour-days back then. Now we do 12-to-15 hours in a day. For 10 months out of the year. For 11 years."
Dempsey also turned emotional when EW asked about his relationship with Ellen Pompeo who portrays Meredith Grey, his character's wife. "It's magic. It's beautiful. We're like a married couple. It's beem [sic] 10 years, and it was magic from the beginning. [Great] chemistry right away," Dempsey explained.
Pompeo, on the other hand, tweeted a message to her fans connected to Dempsey's character's death and how her character will face this challenging time.
"I have always said what keeps me going is the fans. Knowing we move you and inspire you. There are so many people out there who have suffered tremendous loss and tragedy. Husbands and wives of soldiers, victims of senseless violence, and parents who have lost children. People who get up each day and do what feels like the impossible . So it it [sic] for these people and in the spirit of resilance [sic] I am honored And excited to tell the story of how Meredith goes on in the face of what feels like the impossible. I hope you will all join me on her journey.
With gratitude and respect
Ellen"
Aside from saying goodbye to his brain surgeon character and his Malibu home, the 49-year-old actor is also parting with his wife, Jillian, who already filed for divorce in the first month of the year, notes LA Times.
