After eight years in the world’s most famous house the Obamas are moving. Take a tour through their new home and see how it holds up next to the White House
Can the Obamas’ new home live up to the White House?
Barack Obama’s presidency has drawn to a close and there has been much interest and speculation about where he and his family will call home after the White House.
While most presidents return to their home states following the end of their time in office the Obama family will be moving just 3km away, making Barack Obama the second president in US history to stay in Washington D.C. They’ve chosen to stay in the capital so they don’t disrupt the final few years of high school for their youngest daughter Sasha.
The Obamas’ new home is located in the exclusive Kalorama neighbourhood, which is full of grand houses from the turn of the century and is home to many high flying ambassadors, diplomats and industry leaders.
It may be difficult to adjust to life after living in the world’s most famous house but the Obama’s grand new home certainly looks fit for the former first family. Built in 1928, the solid brick mansion may be a lot smaller than the White House but with nine-bedrooms, eight-and-a-half-bathrooms and a footprint of 8,200 square feet, it will surely suffice.
The Obamas will be renting the estate, which is owned by Bill Clinton’s former Press Secretary Joe Lockart, who reportedly bought the house for US$7million.
The house is furnished with luxurious yet tasteful décor and will soon be home to the Obamas’ fine collection of modern art, similar to the pieces displayed in the executive residence of the White House.
Check out the gallery to see inside the Obamas’ new home and watch this video for an inside look at their White House style.
Images via: McFadden Group. Video via: The White House.
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The Obama family is moving to an exclusive neighborhood in Washington, D.C. Images via: McFadden Group.
The solid brick mansion was built in 1928. Images via: McFadden Group.
The estate is owned by Bill Clinton’s former Press Secretary Joe Lockart, who reportedly bought the house for US$7million. Images via: McFadden Group.
New walls were built around the property so the Obama family can relax securely in the large courtyard and garden. Images via: McFadden Group.
There’s a two-car garage and outdoor parking for 10 vehicles. Images via: McFadden Group.
The front hall features classic checked marble tiles. Images via: McFadden Group.
The property may be smaller than the White House but with a footprint of 8,200 square feet, it will surely suffice. Images via: McFadden Group.
The house is furnished with luxurious yet tasteful décor. Images via: McFadden Group.
The dining room. Images via: McFadden Group.
Hardwood floors feature throughout the home.
Images via: McFadden Group.
The living room. Images via: McFadden Group.
There’s plenty of space to display the Obamas’ fine collection of modern art, similar to the pieces displayed in the executive residence of the White House. Images via: McFadden Group.
Another view from the living room. Images via: McFadden Group.
The bright, open kitchen will soon be a hub of activity when the Obamas move in. Images via: McFadden Group.
There may be more time for family meals now Obama is no longer president. Images via: McFadden Group.
The small work desk behind the kitchen table is the perfect spot for Obama’s daughter Sasha to do her homework. Images via: McFadden Group.
The striking marble bench tops and subway tiles seen in the kitchen are carried through into the pantry. Images via: McFadden Group.
The Den. Images via: McFadden Group.
One of eight bedrooms. Images via: McFadden Group.
The house boasts nine-and-a-half bathrooms. Images via: McFadden Group.
Another of the bedrooms. Images via: McFadden Group.
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