As reported in the OC Register, 11/2/10

After nearly two years on the market, the large San Clemente estate sitting on land that comprised Nixon’s Western White House grounds sold, according to the Southern California MLS.

The Spanish Colonial Revival estate was completed and listed in 2008 and first offered for $15 million. The home continued to see a series of steady price reductions as the market worsened, making the massive home more affordable for its value.

The home finally closed sale for $7.6 million – which “is the highest selling price in San Clemente for a single residence in the history of MLS reported sales,” says the listing agent.

Spanning 13,000 square feet of living space on a .87-acre lot with ocean views, 7 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms, this estate dominated the San Clemente market as one of the priciest if not the priciest home for sale over the past two years.

Many aspects of this home were executed to mirror those of Nixon’s Casa Pacifica (two doors down) – down to the measurements of and aesthetic of the greeting room and the courtyard fountain.

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