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" Though the White House denies it, the Los Angeles Times is reporting that the Obama family will soon own this fancy pad in Rancho Mirage, California. The estate sits on a hill in a gated community, and the listing promises resort-like amenities, like spa rooms and a putting green, plus lots of privacy \u2014 something the first family may welcome at the end of President Obama&amp;#039;s second term in office. The property boasts four bedrooms (plus three more in a 2000-square-foot guest house), an elevator, a gym, and a whole lot of beige decor. But you quickly forget about the layers of tan and ecru when you spy the sweeping desert views and lagoon-like pool \u2014 though, we must say, we&amp;#039;ve seen better. Even if you choose to believe the White House, the Obamas&amp;#039; ties to the Rancho Mirage area seem too significant to ignore: They vacationed there over Father&amp;#039;s Day, and interior designer Michael S. Smith, a family friend who helped decorate the Oval Office, lives in the community. Plus the city has been called &amp;quot;the playground of the presidents,&amp;quot; since the likes of Dwight. D Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan, and Gerald Ford have also enjoyed the ideal weather and enticing golf courses offered by the California desert.  UPDATE 8/28/14: Turns out, the rumors weren&amp;#039;t true. This mansion now belongs to a buyer from Nebraska, not the first family. We hope the new homeowners enjoys the beautiful vista.      See even more photos of this home (including its enviable outdoor dining space) at the Los Angeles Times. TELL US: What do you think of this home? Photos: Courtesy of Redfin and Sotheby&amp;#039;s International Realty NEXT: Tour Katharine Hepburn&amp;#039;s Home in Paradise \u00BB "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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