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The Obamas’ Martha’s Vineyard Rental Home Is On the Market

Live like the leader of the free world in this oceanfront house, which comes with its own private beach
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An aerial view of the 7,000-square-foot home, which sits on 9.5 acres of land.All photos are courtesy of Evan Joseph

While Barack Obama left office this January, his legacy remains. If you ever wanted to own a piece of recent presidential history that also happens to come with its own private beach, you’re in luck: The property that served as the 2013 “Summer White House” on Martha’s Vineyard is on the market.

A view of the back of the home, which is on the market for $17.75 million.

Exhibiting modern aesthetics alongside classic New England charm, this 7,000-square-foot home was designed with displaying art in mind. Floor-to-ceiling windows open to dining and living spaces that are bathed in abundant natural light. In fact, in many ways, strolling the skylit hallways feels like walking through a museum gallery.

A look at the living room, which has views of the ocean.

With six total bedrooms, five full bathrooms, and two half-baths (not to mention a full guesthouse), there’s no shortage of space for long weekends with friends and family.

An art-filled hallway leading to the master bedroom.

Of course, with a home like this, what’s outdoors is just as special. This 9.5-acre slice of heaven overlooks the Atlantic Ocean from a vantage point of 120 feet, and offers access to both a private beach and a boat dock on Chilmark Pond.

A look inside the master bedroom.

With a heated infinity pool, half basketball court, screened-in porch and outdoor terrace, you don’t need to venture too far outside to enjoy the splendor of Martha’s Vineyard.

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A view from the living room overlooks the swimming pool (on the far left).

For $17.75 million, the next owners can add their own personal legacy to this famous property. The photo of the Obamas comes with the house.

A picture of Barack and Michelle Obama in the Martha's Vineyard home. The photo was taken in 1996, when the couple lived in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago.

For more information, please refer to Wallace & Co. Sotheby’s International Realty, who has been working in collaboration with Compass. See below for a tour of the home.