Barack and Michelle Obama buy D.C. rental: Inside the family's new home



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June 2, 2017
Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, and their daughters stand in front of a large house.

Barack, Michelle, Sasha and Malia Obama may have moved out of the White House, but they aren't living too far away. The former first family, who moved into a 8,200 square foot home in the neighbourhood of Kalorama, after the former president's term, officially own the nine-bedroom mansion. 

"Given that the President and Mrs. Obama will be in Washington for at least another two and a half years, it made sense for them to buy a home rather than continuing to rent property," Barack's spokesman said about the family's $8.1 million purchase.

Click through to check out the Obama family's home.

Photo: Photo: Getty/Mark McFadden

Large brick house with slate roof, turret, and black windows among trees.

The Obama family officially moved into their new home in February 2017, after taking some much needed R&R. The family, who are natives of Chicago, will stay in Washington, D.C. for the next two years until Sasha finishes high school. 

Photo: MRIS, a Bright MLS, Inc

Large house with stone exterior and slate roof, surrounded by trees. Patio with furniture and lawn.

The Backyard

The house comes with a two car garage and ten additional outdoor parking spaces, formal gardens and a courtyard.

Photo: Mark McFadden

Elegant hallway with black and white checkered floor, white doors, and a fireplace in the distance.

Front hallway

The house is within walking distance of a Target, where former First Lady Michelle can finally shop, without the watchful eye of the secret service.

Photo: Mark McFadden

Elegant living room with gray couch, fireplace, and large windows.

Sitting room

Obama's new house was built in 1928.

Photo: Mark McFadden

Modern kitchen with white marble counters, white cabinets, and a rug.

Pantry

The house, which the Obamas originally rented, last sold for over $5million.

Photo: Mark McFadden

Stylish dressing room featuring white cabinets, marble island, and chandelier.

Dressing room

The house comes with an oversized terrance and an au-pair suite.

Photo: Mark McFadden

Elegant bathroom with black and white floral wallpaper, white toilet, marble sink, and framed mirror.

Powder room

While the security detail won't be as high, the secret service is implementing security changes to the residence to make sure the members are safe at all times.

Photo: Mark McFadden

Elegant living room with gray couch, chairs, coffee table, fireplace, and decorative shelves.

Living room

Former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton also own a home nearby.

Photo: Mark McFadden

Elegant living room with white fireplace, large landscape painting, and lit sconces.

Living room fireplace

The property was owned by Joe Lockhart, who served as Bill Clinton's press secretary.

Photo: Mark McFadden

Modern kitchen with island, white cabinets, hardwood floors, and round table with white flowers.

Kitchen

Photos provided by listing agent Mark McFadden were taken inside the residence in 2014.

Photo: Mark McFadden

Living room with white couch, wooden furniture, and a round mirror.

The den

According to reports, the house might have costed Mr. and Mrs. Obama an estimated $22,000 a month to rent.

Photo: Mark McFadden

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large window.

Stove

The former first family will share the neighbourhood with first daughter Ivanka Trump and her family as well as the founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos.

Photo: Mark McFadden

Modern bathroom with white fixtures, gray walls, and a large mirror. Clean and organized space.

Bathroom

The house comes with eight and a half bathrooms.

Photo: Mark McFadden

Elegant dining room with round table, patterned chairs, and modern chandelier.

Dining room

The last time a president decided to stay in D.C. after his term was president Woodrow Wilson in 1921.

Photo: Mark McFadden

Elegant curved staircase with metal railing, no visible individuals.

Staircase

The house comes with a sprawling staircase.

Photo: Mark McFadden

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