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

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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.

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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.

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The Backyard

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

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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.

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Sitting room

Obama's new house was built in 1928.

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Pantry

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

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Dressing room

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

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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