See inside the $5.3 million Washington, DC, home that the Obamas moved into after they left the White House

By Dennis Green From Business Insider

January 19 was Barack Obama’s last day in the White House. After the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, he and his family went on their way to Palm Springs for vacation.

When they came back to DC, they settled into a home in the Kalorama section of DC, as Politico reported back in May.

It’s not the White House, but it’ll do.

Though smaller than the Obamas’ former Pennsylvania Avenue address, the house is still a lavish residence in a desirable neighborhood. It was built in 1928, and it has 8,200 square feet and nine bedrooms. The move-in process has already begun.

Both Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and the family of Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner can be counted as the Obamas’ new neighbors in Kalorama, as both have also recently purchased homes in the neighborhood.

The Obamas leased the home from Joe Lockhart, who served as press secretary in President Bill Clinton’s White House, until their younger daughter, Sasha, finishes high school. It was listed for sale at $5.3 million before going off the market in May.

All photos taken by HomeVisit.

The Obamas are trading white for brick at their newly leased mansion in the Kalorama section of DC. More recent photographs show brick pillars have been constructed, flanking the path up to the front door.

It’s gated and private, though it sits close to the road.
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The gated driveway has plenty of space for Secret Service vehicles.
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Fake gas lanterns flank the entrance.
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Going inside is a bit like stepping back in time.
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The living room is stately.
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The fireplace and mantel lend the home a rustic charm.
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There are ample seating areas throughout the space.
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The family room has a wall of sunny windows overlooking the garden out back.
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The real family room is downstairs, though.
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The kitchen is bright and updated, with marble countertops and luxury appliances.
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It’s also quite long.
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Next to that is a large dining room — perfect for dinner parties.
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Upstairs, the master suite has an attached sitting area …
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… a dressing room …
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… a study …
… a study …
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… and plenty of bathroom space.
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There are nine bedrooms in the home in total.
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There’s also another study upstairs, but the Oval Office it is not.
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The laundry room in the basement doubles as a second kitchen.
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Out back, the neat garden has plenty of room for relaxing and sunning outdoors.
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