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After 8 Years in the White House, the Obamas Are Moving to This Historic 1920s Home
November 22, 2016
After 8 Years in the White House, the Obamas Are Moving to This Historic 1920s Home
After eight years in office, it's time for the President and First Lady to pack their bags and take up residence in a new eight-bedroom, 8,200-square-foot abode. Located in the prestigious Washington, D.C., neighbourhood of Kalorama, this expansive home carries a $4.3-million price tag and a rich history. We have no doubt the Obamas will feel right at home here. By Brent Furdyk
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After the White House
1/13After the White House
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When the Obamas exit the White House on Jan. 20, they'll move into this historic eight-bedroom home, which the 44th president will lease. The Obamas are reportedly planning to spend the next two years in this house until youngest daughter Sasha finishes high school and, presumably, the couple will find themselves empty nesters.Real EstateAfter 8 Years in the White House, the Obamas Are Moving to This Historic 1920s HomeAfter the White House
PHOTO 1 of 13READ LESS -When the Obamas exit the White House on Jan. 20, they'll move into this historic eight-bedroom home, which the 44th president will lease. The Obamas are reportedly planning to spend the next two years in this house until youngest daughter Sasha finishes high school and, presumably, the couple will find themselves empty nesters.Photo Credit: The McFadden GroupSource: www.mcfadden-group.com
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Formal Entrance
2/13Formal Entrance
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The front foyer is welcoming and warm, with inviting white walls and Parisian-inspired black-and-white checkered flooring.Real EstateAfter 8 Years in the White House, the Obamas Are Moving to This Historic 1920s HomeFormal Entrance
PHOTO 2 of 13READ LESS -The front foyer is welcoming and warm, with inviting white walls and Parisian-inspired black-and-white checkered flooring.Photo Credit: The McFadden GroupSource: www.mcfadden-group.com
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Traditional Living
3/13Traditional Living
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Light grey walls, a large mantled fireplace and generous mouldings throughout are just some of the features of this living room where the Obamas will likely spend time resting, relaxing and entertaining family, friends, foreign dignitaries and celebrities (because you KNOW Beyonce and Jay Z will be dropping by).Real EstateAfter 8 Years in the White House, the Obamas Are Moving to This Historic 1920s HomeTraditional Living
PHOTO 3 of 13READ LESS -Light grey walls, a large mantled fireplace and generous mouldings throughout are just some of the features of this living room where the Obamas will likely spend time resting, relaxing and entertaining family, friends, foreign dignitaries and celebrities (because you KNOW Beyonce and Jay Z will be dropping by).Photo Credit: The McFadden GroupSource: www.mcfadden-group.com
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Another View
4/13Another View
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Another view of the living room, displaying the gorgeous French doors leading to the expansive back yard.Real EstateAfter 8 Years in the White House, the Obamas Are Moving to This Historic 1920s HomeAnother View
PHOTO 4 of 13READ LESS -Another view of the living room, displaying the gorgeous French doors leading to the expansive back yard.Photo Credit: The McFadden GroupSource: www.mcfadden-group.com
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Delightful Den
5/13Delightful Den
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Wall-to-wall carpeting can be passé, but not in this den located in the basement of the home. The dark stairway railing and furniture are a nice contrast to the white carpeted floors — and great place for the 44th Commander in Chief to put his feet up and watch his beloved White Sox.Real EstateAfter 8 Years in the White House, the Obamas Are Moving to This Historic 1920s HomeDelightful Den
PHOTO 5 of 13READ LESS -Wall-to-wall carpeting can be passé, but not in this den located in the basement of the home. The dark stairway railing and furniture are a nice contrast to the white carpeted floors — and great place for the 44th Commander in Chief to put his feet up and watch his beloved White Sox.Photo Credit: The McFadden GroupSource: www.mcfadden-group.com
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Sitting Area
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Double French doors open to the backyard and provide extra light along via large windows in the adjacent wall. Who wouldn't want to curl up with a good book on that gorgeous, low-profile couch that stretches across the room?Real EstateAfter 8 Years in the White House, the Obamas Are Moving to This Historic 1920s HomeSitting Area
PHOTO 6 of 13READ LESS -Double French doors open to the backyard and provide extra light along via large windows in the adjacent wall. Who wouldn't want to curl up with a good book on that gorgeous, low-profile couch that stretches across the room?Photo Credit: The McFadden GroupSource: www.mcfadden-group.com
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Room for Relaxing
7/13Room for Relaxing
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Former Presidents Gerald Ford and Woodrow Wilson both retired in the Kalorama neighbourhood area and Hillary Clinton reportedly owns a home nearby. A home in such a politically inclined neighbourhood should have a comfy bright room like this one, with wall-to-ceiling windows and a brick-lined fireplace creating the idea setting for some neighbourly political chit-chat.Real EstateAfter 8 Years in the White House, the Obamas Are Moving to This Historic 1920s HomeRoom for Relaxing
PHOTO 7 of 13READ LESS -Former Presidents Gerald Ford and Woodrow Wilson both retired in the Kalorama neighbourhood area and Hillary Clinton reportedly owns a home nearby. A home in such a politically inclined neighbourhood should have a comfy bright room like this one, with wall-to-ceiling windows and a brick-lined fireplace creating the idea setting for some neighbourly political chit-chat.Photo Credit: The McFadden GroupSource: www.mcfadden-group.com
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Renovated Kitchen
8/13Renovated Kitchen
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The brick Tudor-style mansion was built in 1928 and has methodically been renovated, as this kitchen design clearly shows. The clean, bright room is spacious and open, and it's easy to picture the family gathering around this cozy table to enjoy their morning OJ.Real EstateAfter 8 Years in the White House, the Obamas Are Moving to This Historic 1920s HomeRenovated Kitchen
PHOTO 8 of 13READ LESS -The brick Tudor-style mansion was built in 1928 and has methodically been renovated, as this kitchen design clearly shows. The clean, bright room is spacious and open, and it's easy to picture the family gathering around this cozy table to enjoy their morning OJ.Photo Credit: The McFadden GroupSource: www.mcfadden-group.com
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White House Similarities
9/13White House Similarities
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The home has been described as having a similar setup as the White House. Given the gorgeous look of the kitchen, who needs 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? Lovely wood floors set horizontally instead of vertically, marble countertops, and a six-burner stove just out of view, make for an excellent place to cook a stately meal.Real EstateAfter 8 Years in the White House, the Obamas Are Moving to This Historic 1920s HomeWhite House Similarities
PHOTO 9 of 13READ LESS -The home has been described as having a similar setup as the White House. Given the gorgeous look of the kitchen, who needs 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? Lovely wood floors set horizontally instead of vertically, marble countertops, and a six-burner stove just out of view, make for an excellent place to cook a stately meal.Photo Credit: The McFadden GroupSource: www.mcfadden-group.com
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Butler's Pantry
10/13Butler's Pantry
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More large living is on display in this pantry that's the size of the average home's entire kitchen. We're still loving all the marble, which nicely bleeds into the white subway tiles that line both sides of the space, including the side of the stairway that leads to an upstairs hall. The built-in shelving for all of the Obama family cookbooks is an added bonus, along with more cabinets to provide additional storage.Real EstateAfter 8 Years in the White House, the Obamas Are Moving to This Historic 1920s HomeButler's Pantry
PHOTO 10 of 13READ LESS -More large living is on display in this pantry that's the size of the average home's entire kitchen. We're still loving all the marble, which nicely bleeds into the white subway tiles that line both sides of the space, including the side of the stairway that leads to an upstairs hall. The built-in shelving for all of the Obama family cookbooks is an added bonus, along with more cabinets to provide additional storage.Photo Credit: The McFadden GroupSource: www.mcfadden-group.com
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Esthetically Pleasing
11/13Esthetically Pleasing
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Pictured here is one of the family's eight bedroom, with this one boasting its own wood-burning fireplace and large windows flooding the room with outdoor light.Real EstateAfter 8 Years in the White House, the Obamas Are Moving to This Historic 1920s HomeEsthetically Pleasing
PHOTO 11 of 13READ LESS -Pictured here is one of the family's eight bedroom, with this one boasting its own wood-burning fireplace and large windows flooding the room with outdoor light.Photo Credit: The McFadden GroupSource: www.mcfadden-group.com
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Spotless Bathroom
12/13Spotless Bathroom
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There are not many bathrooms in the world sparkling enough where you feel sufficiently comfortable to throw down a few blankets and sleep on the floor, but this is one of them. This room offers wall-to-wall Statuario marble counters and tiles, with a large soaker tub and walk-in shower.Real EstateAfter 8 Years in the White House, the Obamas Are Moving to This Historic 1920s HomeSpotless Bathroom
PHOTO 12 of 13READ LESS -There are not many bathrooms in the world sparkling enough where you feel sufficiently comfortable to throw down a few blankets and sleep on the floor, but this is one of them. This room offers wall-to-wall Statuario marble counters and tiles, with a large soaker tub and walk-in shower.Photo Credit: The McFadden GroupSource: www.mcfadden-group.com
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What a View!
13/13What a View!
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Close to first-rate golf courses and various other world-class amenities, the property is owned by Joseph Lockhart, who acted as the White House Press Secretary during the administration of former U.S. President Bill Clinton. Clearly he is a man who enjoyed outdoor entertaining, as this terrace with formal gardens and a courtyard is spacious and shaded — perfect for Washington garden parties.Real EstateAfter 8 Years in the White House, the Obamas Are Moving to This Historic 1920s HomeWhat a View!
PHOTO 13 of 13READ LESS -Close to first-rate golf courses and various other world-class amenities, the property is owned by Joseph Lockhart, who acted as the White House Press Secretary during the administration of former U.S. President Bill Clinton. Clearly he is a man who enjoyed outdoor entertaining, as this terrace with formal gardens and a courtyard is spacious and shaded — perfect for Washington garden parties.Photo Credit: The McFadden GroupSource: www.mcfadden-group.com
