These Politicians Houses Leave Us With No Words
RUDOLPH GIULIANI – PALM BEACH, $3.3 MILLION
Rudolph Giuliani became a household name as the 107th Mayor of New York City from 1994 to 2001. With all that’s credited to him, you can bet he has a fat pocket. Unfortunately, we can’t say the same about Giuliani’s marriage.
In 2018, his wife Judith filed to end things. Following this, the pair put one of their two Palm Beach condominiums up for sale with a price tag of $3.3 million. The apartment has 2,280 square feet of living space, and 1,944 square feet of it is fully air-conditioned. In 2022, Giuliani’s Doctor of Laws Honoris Causa from the University of Rhode Island was revoked.
Hillary Clinton – Washington, DC – $5.57 Million
The Clinton family is one of the political dynasties in America, having been in politics for a couple of decades, even producing one President. Their home, in Washington, DC, is as reputable. It left Hillary speechless at first sight and saw them part with $5.57 million.
Dubbed Whitehaven, the neo-Georgian red-brick home sits on 5,500 square feet of land with a stunning swimming pool and a house-design inspired by some of the most famous designers. The colorful carpets and installed Italian lanterns are all bespoke handcrafted pieces. The Clintons are still living a full life despite not being as actively involved in politics.
Kamala Harris – Washington DC – Undisclosed Price
With Kamala Harris starting a term as the Vice President of the United States, she now has a temporary new home, pending when the U.S Naval Observatory, which is the residence for every Vice President – gets wholly renovated.
The temporary house for the Vice President and her husband, Doug Emhoff, is the Blair House, also known as the President’s guest house. It is located somewhere in Pennsylvania, directly across the street from the White House, and has fourteen bedrooms and thirty-five bathrooms sitting on almost 61,000 square feet of land. Yes, you can say it is larger than the White House because it actually is.
RON DESANTIS – FLORIDA, $350,000
Ron DeSantis is the first man of Florida. He has served as the 46th governor of the state since 2019. Being the governor of Florida comes with a lot of perks, including living in the Florida Governor’s mansion. The stunning residence was designed by Marion Sims Wyeth and has 30 rooms with 15,000 square feet of living space.
The historic residence in Tallahassee was added to the United States National Register of Historic Places. You can already guess that it is worth a lot of money, and you won’t be wrong as it costs $350K. In 2022, he signed the Parental Rights in Education Act into law.
Ted Cruz – Houston – $1.6 Million
Though Ted Cruz is one of the most renowned Republican politicians, he has managed to keep his private life away from prying eyes. The lawyer and solicitor has a house in Houston whose details are scanty. All we can gather is that he spent a cool $1.6 million to have the old-fashioned property in River Oaks under his name.
It is safe to say he lives like a king behind those high walls, and should he decide to show us around; we’ll have more details. Until then, it remains a mystery, just like how Cruz wants it.
Donald Trump – Mar a Lago, $10 Million
In Donald Trump’s philosophy, if you want to be in the game, you need to think grand. Well, nothing could be more imposing than a $3 Billion fortune at your disposal. It goes without saying that for all Trump’s self-deprecating humor, he’s an esteemed man who goes after the biggest score.
Unsurprisingly, Trump’s favorite hideaway is his $5 million Palm Beach estate built by heiress Marjorie Merriweather in 1927. The posh palace sprawls in a 17-acre land, with a staggering 128 rooms. Eventually, he turned this abode into a private club, accessorizing it with a 20,000-square-foot ballroom donned in gold worth $7 million. Yet, for all its beauty, this paradise is a maintenance nightmare that runs by the millions.
Caroline Kennedy – Massachusetts, $65 Million
In the mid-1990s, Caroline Kennedy, the sole survivor from the famed Kennedy clan, inherited her mother’s Martha’s Vineyard estate soon after her demise. Jacqueline Kennedy had bought the scenic 340-acre Red Gate Farm in 1978, and her daughter lived there with her family for years before putting it up for sale in 2019 for $65 million.
The main house was built on 6,456 square feet of land with five bedrooms, a two-story guest house, and a caretaker’s home that packs in many living quarters for everyone in the household. The outdoors takes breaths away – from the seagulls to the rolling dunes to the view of the crashing waves, it’s quite a sight to behold.
Barack Obama – Massachusetts, $11.75 Million
After spending two terms as the President of the United States, Barack Obama has a palatial home on 29-acres of land in the affluent Martha’s Vineyard. He paid $11.75 million for it, and the mansion was worth every penny.
The stunning house is built on 6,892 square feet of living space and has seven bedrooms, a barn, stone fireplaces, and a pool. It also boasts a private beachfront, a boathouse, and direct access to a pond from the house. Barack and his wife, Michelle Obama, along with their two daughters, have always loved to spend family time on the island in Massachusetts during vacations. Now, they get to live there.
Jimmy Carter – Georgia, $167K
Former President of the United States Jimmy Carter has always been modest and down-to-earth. Both he and his wife Rosalynn Smith lived a frugal life, and at the end of his presidency in 1975, they moved back to their humble abode in the Plains. It’s the same two-bedroom ranch the couple had made their home in 1953, 17 years before Jimmy became the President.
Built on 2.4 acres of property on Woodland Drive in Georgia, their home, worth $167k as of 2018, is a far cry from the mansions of the other politicians. Jimmy and Rosalynn have lived there for decades, with an added detail of being surrounded by a government-owned fence.
MIKE BLOOMBERG – LONDON, $23 MILLION
Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg has a London property that is reported worth £15 million (roughly $23 million). It is said that with multiple people trying to acquire the home that once belonged to English novelist George Eliot, Bloomberg had no problem paying $2 million more to get his hands on the mansion.
The 18th Century building is located in the Chelsea neighborhood in London. It boasts seven bedrooms, five reception rooms, and five bathrooms. The main attraction of the private home is a central staircase with a mural of Venus painted by Sir James Thornhill. Thornhill is also the man that has had the honor of painting the dome at St. Paul’s Cathedral.
RUDOLPH GIULIANI – PALM BEACH, $3.3 MILLION
Rudolph Giuliani became a household name as the 107th Mayor of New York City from 1994 to 2001. With all that’s credited to him, you can bet he has a fat pocket. Unfortunately, we can’t say the same about Giuliani’s marriage.
In 2018, his wife Judith filed to end things. Following this, the pair put one of their two Palm Beach condominiums up for sale with a price tag of $3.3 million. The apartment has 2,280 square feet of living space, and 1,944 square feet of it is fully air-conditioned. In 2022, Giuliani’s Doctor of Laws Honoris Causa from the University of Rhode Island was revoked.
Bernie Sanders – Vermont, $575K
In 2016, after stepping off the campaign trail for his candidature for the Democratic Presidential election, Bernie Sanders bought a beautiful beachfront property at North Hero in Vermont for $575k. It’s a vacation home for the entire family to spend their summers cooling off at a scenic place near Lake Champlain.
The lakefront log cabin sits on a land area of 1.1 acres and has four bedrooms with enough space for the entire Sanders family to treat it as a seasonal getaway from the hustle-bustle of city life. They may never tire of the fabulous view of the Green Mountains from the cottage. In addition, a guesthouse is attached to the main structure to ensure comfortable accommodation for everyone.
Elizabeth Warren – Cambridge, $3 Million
American politician Elizabeth Warren is a lover of the good things in life, and it’s not surprising that she would live in luxurious digs. The senior US Senator purchased her magnificent Victorian-style mansion located in Cambridge back in 1995 for a paltry $447K and has called the place home since then.
While the abode might look small from the outside, once inside, one would be surprised. The three-story building comes with two massive bedrooms, three bathrooms, and several fireplaces. Over time, Warren has renovated the residence, and its value has significantly grown. If she were to sell it today, it would be worth over $3 million.
Andrew Cuomo – New York, $1.8 Million
Before becoming the New York Governor in 2011, Andrew Cuomo was a famous politician who served in several public office positions, including working in the Bill Clinton administration. As an accomplished lawyer and politician, he has made a fortune that has enabled him to live in this cozy estate in New York.
Nicknamed the “Lilypond,” Cuomo’s home is fit for the influential politician, with four bedrooms, six bathrooms, and a massive living room. There’s also a pond, a creek, and a gazebo, all housed in a sprawling, well-manicured garden outdoors. Still, despite all the stately amenities, the attorney let the property go for a mouthwatering $1.8 million.
Ben Carson – Virginia, $1.2 Million
When one has over $30 million in thier coffers, it won’t be surprising if they splash some of it on real estate. Former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson isn’t new to purchasing stately mansions, and he added to his impressive portfolio with this fantastic residence in Virginia.
The surgeon and his wife spent $1.2 million on the property, and if the features are anything to go by, it’s worth every penny. The home comes with five bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen fitted with granite countertops, and a host of ultra-modern appliances. Apart from that, there’s an entertainment room where the Carson family can play billiards or catch a movie.
Madeleine Albright – California, $13 Million
The key to Madeleine Albright’s career triumph was unrelenting guts to find her purpose. Going far beyond expectations, the late diplomat was the first-ever female secretary of state in US history. The determination she had to put women’s power on the map was truly admirable, and so was her bankable account of $67 million. Whatever she did, Albright made certain her resume was reputable.
Albright’s many estates were not by accident; she earned them. The pinnacle of that luxury was her 9,500-square-foot California mansion, worth an astonishing $13 million. That jarring price tag delights with top-of-the-line accommodations of nine bedrooms and eleven bathrooms with a tennis court and workout space added amusements.
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