Well, at least that worked out! Patrick Dempsey and estranged wife Jillian Fink sell their home for more than they asked for just over a month since listing it mid-divorce

By Chelsea White and Heather Waugh For Dailymail.com

Published: 15:31 EST, 11 June 2015 | Updated: 17:02 EST, 11 June 2015

Seldom is it said that divorce is a great money maker.

While most people end up taking a direct hit in the hip pocket, Patrick Dempsey and his soon-to-be ex-wife Jillian Fink are now $500,000 richer for it.

According to the Wall Street Journal, the Grey's Anatomy star and his estranged partner just off loaded their stunning Malibu home for an even more stunning $15 million.

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That was quick: Patrick Dempsey and estranged wife Jillian Fink have sold their Malibu, California, home after being on the market for just over a month

That was quick: Patrick Dempsey and estranged wife Jillian Fink have sold their Malibu, California, home after being on the market for just over a month

And while no doubt it has been a tough time of late - their marriage breaking up, Patrick's Grey's Grey's Anatomy character getting killed off and having to put this home on the market - there is a silver lining.

The architectural masterpiece sold in just over one month since they listed for the cheaper, but still hardly affordable, $14.5 million which was already a great price as the then-happily married pair paired only $7 million for the property in 2009.

Real estate agent Ladd Jackson of Hilton & Hyland, who represented the purchaser, told the Wall Street Journal, the buyer - who he would not identify - knew they wanted the place as their family home immediately.

Silver lining: The couple (seen here in 2008) are in the midst of a divorce but sold the home for $15 million, $500,000 more than their asking price

Silver lining: The couple (seen here in 2008) are in the midst of a divorce but sold the home for $15 million, $500,000 more than their asking price

Lots of interest: Despite the successful buyers spotting the home within days of it going on the market, there were multiple offers on the home

Lots of interest: Despite the successful buyers spotting the home within days of it going on the market, there were multiple offers on the home

Expansive and secluded: Expansive: The home is 5,500-square-feet and sits on 3.3 acres of land up in the Malibu mountains

Expansive and secluded: Expansive: The home is 5,500-square-feet and sits on 3.3 acres of land up in the Malibu mountains

His clients saw the property within days of it going on the market and made an offer 'instantly', however, some other buyers had the same idea pushing the price up.

Also helping to drive up the price and attracting his client in the first place, was the fact the home was designer by architectural icon Frank Gehry, and featured beautiful landscaped gardens.

Jackson said: 'It's a very Zen and very beautiful property,' he said. 'It's very private and very peaceful.'  

California bolthole: The light and airy property was designed by Frank Gehry as a studio and residence for artist Ron Davis in 1972

Made it their own: The couple bought the property in 2009 for $7 million and completely renovated it while staying true to Gehry's vision

Made it their own: The couple bought the property in 2009 for $7 million and completely renovated it while staying true to Gehry's vision

While they paid more than they wanted to, the new owners are truly getting a treasure.

The 5,500-square-foot- home is nestled in the Malibu mountains on 3.3 acres of land and was designed by Gehry as both a studio and residence for abstract painter Ron Davis in 1972.

Patrick told the Architectural Digest last year: 'We were looking for a little land and space, and a house with some architectural significance.

Stylish solution: Jillian revealed in an interview with Architectural Digest last year that the small kitchen was a challenge when they redeveloped the property

Stylish solution: Jillian revealed in an interview with Architectural Digest last year that the small kitchen was a challenge when they redeveloped the property

Airy and spacious: High ceilings, large windows and white walls provide plenty of natural light

Airy and spacious: High ceilings, large windows and white walls provide plenty of natural light

Interesting approach: Repurposed scaffolding on the floor gives an earthy feel to the residence

Interesting approach: Repurposed scaffolding on the floor gives an earthy feel to the residence

'The exterior's simplicity appealed to me, and the inside felt very expansive and calming. Everywhere you looked there was something visually pleasing.'

The living areas were designed by Estee Stanley, who according to the publication gave 'coziness and livability to the idiosyncratic interior spaces'.

The home includes a pool, an al fresco kitchen, a small farm, and studio space as well as lots of greenery and areas for entertaining.

Embraces nature: The space is designed to allow the outside and in and vice versa 

Embraces nature: The space is designed to allow the outside and in and vice versa 

Not average: Every part of the home has been designed by thinking outside the box to make a livable but exceptional space 

Not average: Every part of the home has been designed by thinking outside the box to make a livable but exceptional space 

Wooden floors made of repurposed scaffolding give the residence an earthy feel and high ceilings, large windows and white painted walls ensure it's incredibly light and airy.

Jillian filed for divorce in January after 15 years of marriage to the 49-year-old actor.

The makeup artist requested joint legal and physical of their three children: Talula, 12, and twins Darby and Sullivan, 8. 

Pool perfection: The pool and spa area embraces the rugged meets modern nature of the home and the surrounding landscape 

Pool perfection: The pool and spa area embraces the rugged meets modern nature of the home and the surrounding landscape 

Social space: A sectional seating area outside provides plenty of space for entertaining

Idyllic and zen: An al fresco dining area is shaded by a canopy and surrounding trees

Idyllic and zen: An al fresco dining area is shaded by a canopy and surrounding trees

A reported $40 million in assets is said to be up for grabs in the divorce since the couple had no pre-nup. 

Meanwhile Dempsey's Grey's Anatomy character Derek Shepherd - one of the original cast members - was shockingly killed off this season.  

Amid rumours of a bust-up with creator Shonda Rhimes the actor spoke out about his character's untimely ending after reportedly signing up for two more years.

Cook up a storm: The house features and outdoor kitchen allowing the new owners to take advantage of California's near perfect weather  

Cook up a storm: The house features and outdoor kitchen allowing the new owners to take advantage of California's near perfect weather  

Not done there: The outdoor entertainment area also has a bar and what looks like a pizza oven

Not done there: The outdoor entertainment area also has a bar and what looks like a pizza oven

He told Entertainment Weekly: 'It just sort of unfolded in a very organic way. 

'I don't remember the date. It was not in the fall. Maybe February or March. It happened very quickly.' 

He added: 'It really was something that was kind of surprising that unfolded, and it just naturally came to be. Which was pretty good. I like the way it has all played out.'  

Grow your own: The family even had a small farm on the property and some of the animals, including goats, rabbits, chickens and pigs which will stay on the property, along with the raised garden beds

Grow your own: The family even had a small farm on the property and some of the animals, including goats, rabbits, chickens and pigs which will stay on the property, along with the raised garden beds

 

 

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