Property Overview

Actor and author David Duchovny has placed his distinctive Malibu residence on the market for $12.5 million. The property, located in the exclusive Point Dume area, boasts impressive enhancements since Duchovny acquired it in 2016, including a custom-built modern home.

Personal Touches and Features

Dubbed his “magical place,” Duchovny’s estate not only serves as a home but has also been a creative sanctuary. He utilized a transformed train caboose on the property to write his novel, Truly Like Lightning, and produce episodes of his podcast, Fail Better.

Real Estate Value

Having initially purchased the property while living in New York, Duchovny rented it from Chris Carter, creator of The X-Files, before making it his main residence. The current selling price of approximately $12.5 million represents a significant appreciation of about $7.8 million from his purchase cost.

Architecture and Amenities

The residence, set on over an acre of land, features:

• 3 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms across 3,580 square feet
• Open-plan layout with polished cement floors and high ceilings enhanced by clerestory windows and skylights
• State-of-the-art smart-home technology

Notable highlights include a spacious great room that integrates living, dining, and kitchen spaces equipped with high-end appliances, custom cabinetry, and stone countertops. The primary suite offers luxury amenities, including a walk-in closet and a lavish bath with a clawfoot tub and steam shower.

Outdoor Space and Additional Facilities

The property features a beautifully landscaped outdoor area with:

• A lap pool
• A sunken fire pit
• An office that overlooks the grounds

A separate building currently operates as a gym, and the vintage train caboose has been converted into a guest suite complete with living and sleeping areas, a kitchen, and a rooftop deck. Additionally, the property includes exclusive access to a nearby secluded beach.

Reason for Selling

According to reports, Duchovny’s decision to sell stems from his children reaching adulthood, leading him to reassess his living situation. The acclaimed actor still retains ownership of an apartment in New York and a home in Costa Rica.