At the age of 63, The Obama owns a seaside resort villa on the beautiful Massachusetts island, a 28-acre complex with a separate warehouse and large swimming pool
The 6,892-square-foot house sits on nearly 30 secluded acres fronting the Edgartown Great Pond between Slough Cove and Turkeyland Cove, both frequented by politicians and celebrities alike (meaning the Obama’s are in good company).
Martha’s Vineyard has famously been an annual holiday spot for the Obama family since their time in the White House. However, they started frequenting the office more regularly when Obama left office in January 2017.
Their home features seven bedrooms, eight and a half baths, and several stone fireplaces. There is a two-car garage, a detached barn, and a large pool. The land similarly includes a boat house, a pond a and a private beachfront with deeded rights, as per the former listing on LandVest.
The area has been popular with vacationing celebrities and politicians for many decades – Presidents Clinton and Kennedy both spent the holidays here with their families. However, this is the first time a former President has bought a home on the island.
Obama and his family spent part of every August on the island for seven out of the eight years he was in office. They also visited the Island before, including when he was a senator from Illinois.
Inside, the home was designed with entertaining in mind. There’s an expansive kitchen and a dining room with beautiful views across the bay. Similarly, the family room has plenty of space for relaxing. Architectural details, such as those on the ceiling of this room, give the house a sense of rustic charm and intricate character.
The stunning galleried living space is a masterclass in decorating with neutrals – from its white-pained walls and ceilings to the cream soft furnishings that ensure the space feels open and airy when drenched in natural sunlight.
As mentioned, there are eight bedrooms, including a neutral-hued primary suite with ocean views. There are also lots of rooms for friends and family to stay with bedrooms furnished with beds and adjoining bathrooms.
Outside, the raised sundeck is yet another space for the Obamas to rejuvinate, again with wonderful views across the bay.
When the Obama family purchased the home, it had been on the market since 2015, when it was listed for $22.5 million. The price dropped twice in the summer of 2020, first to $16.25 million in June, then to $14.85 million.
