The White House does indeed have a pool. It is located in a part of the Potomac called Blenheim Palace. It was built by Andrew Johnson, former First President of the United States and first US President to use a private pool as a way to relax during his many travel trips.
In many photos from the Presidents’ quarters pool – can be seen clearly in the background, as can the Potomac River. The home itself has various design variations, as does the surrounding property. The interior is kept very modern and contemporary in decorating, with a focus on comfort, and practicality. Many of the rooms are large open spaces with the walls lined with furniture that is covered in leather and fabrics to give them an elegant and lavish look. These choices give the place the feel of being very expensive without the sense of luxury.
This outdoor space was designed to use as a retreat for the modern President and First Lady – Presidential Tour and Invitation. While at the White House, many of the pictures of the outside of the house show the pool and outdoor space. Many official tours and vacation photographs are also taken here. One such picture can be seen on the wall of the Oval Office while the President is talking with his top advisers.
Although the area was redesigned and renovated to meet – the modern needs of the modern President and First Lady, it is still used by the Secret Service as a location for President Obama’s frequent weekend getaways. The pool is one of those locations, which has a constant visitor’s list. It is not uncommon for the President to come down off of his plane, shake hands with the staff, and take in a good soak in the pool. This is typical of his style.
Outside of the White House – several new homes in Washington, DC have been built with this type of structure. Many of these are rentals. A real estate agent in the area would tell you that there are currently no houses available for rent. There are a couple of reasons for this. One is that the building industry is taking too long to recover from the recession and foreclosures are still high on the market. Two – the builders just aren’t building many homes.
On the bright side – you don’t really need to worry about going into the house and finding out that it’s over full. You won’t see any over – full pools either. If you do decide to stay somewhere in the District – a great choice would be either rental apartments or a small single family home.
The Washington area offers some fabulous neighborhoods and you will find many neighborhoods with beautiful pools. This includes Rockville, Silver Spring, Potomac, Maryland, and many more places.
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