In honor of Presidents’ Day Direct from the Designers has assembled a list of homes that our Presidents have called their own. Discover their taste in home design. We’ve matched these famous homes with similar house plans from our Luxury Collection so you can build your own presidential dream home.
Kennedy Compound in Hyannis Port
One of America’s most famed summer getaways is the Kennedy Compound on Nantucket Sound in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. It consists of 6 acres of waterfront property and is currently owned by Ted Kennedy. To learn more about the Kennedy’s life on Cape Cod, you can visit the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum.
Home away from home: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Jackie O pictured in 1953 after announcing their engagement vacationed at the Kennedy Compound frequently
Build your own waterfront estate. Two of our most popular luxury beach cottage house plans are The Retreat at Waters Edge and the Chatham.
The Retreat is a 9,820 square foot shingle-style estate that features five structures connected by trellised arbors and covered roofs. There is a cabana that doubles as a guest house and a magnificent combination of outdoor/indoor living spaces perfect for entertaining. This home was “Best of Show” winner at both the 2006 Seattle Street of Dreams and the 2007 AIBD Design Competition. Enjoy 55 photographs of House Plan 3236.
The Chatham embodies the essence of coastal charm with its shingle-style gables, gambrels, columns, turrets, balconies and verandas combined with the very best in modern amenities for a busy lifestyle. This two-story home features 7,900 square feet of well-appointed living spaces including plenty of rooms for entertaining like a home theater, game room, formal living and dining rooms, a large open gourmet kitchen and covered outdoor living spaces.
This award-winning design took Best of Show honors at the 2005 Seattle Street of Dreams and a 2006 Best of American Living. Enjoy 40 photographs of House Plan 3235.
President Obama’s Chicago Mansion
Former residence of President Barack Obama is located on the south side of East Hyde Park Boulevard in Chicago. It’s a beautiful 6,200 square foot Georgian revival mansion and popular tourist hot spot. It’s where his family lived while he served as Illinois senator and ran for the presidency.
This two-story Colonial home is 4,094 square feet and perfect for an urban neighborhood with its narrow, but deep design. There’s even a third story bonus room perfect for overlooking the city. View the floor plans to House Plan 4149.
Bill and Hillary Clinton’s Chappaqua Colonial Home
Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton purchased this Dutch Colonial home for $5.95 million in 1999 just after leaving office. The 5,200 sq. ft. colonial boasts five bedrooms on a gorgeously landscaped lot in one of Westchester County’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
This luxurious 5-bedroom Colonial house plan would the perfect addition to any high-end neighborhood. The first floor features 3,927 square feet, which includes a large master suite in one wing and a guest suite on the other. A large kitchen, nook and family room occupy the rear of the home with a formal dining room, living room and office flanking the foyer. The second floor features 1,771 square feet featuring three well-appointed bedrooms and a media room. View House Plan 4342.
Here are some house plans that were inspired by the White House!
This Old World two-story home with regal columns, Palladian windows and stucco exterior make this an elegant design. View additional photographs and the floor plans to House Plan 8079.
This lavish estate features 3-floors of magnificent living spaces including a a sky room and terrace to enjoy the beautiful landscape. Take a tour of House Plan 6018.
