Posted on 08/21/2011 2:06:43 PM PDT by Borough Park
LA JOLLA — GOP presidential contender Mitt Romney, scheduled to attend a series of fundraisers this weekend in San Diego, is also working on plans to nearly quadruple the size of his $12 million oceanfront manse in La Jolla.
Romney has filed an application with the city to bulldoze his 3,009-square-foot, single-story home at 311 Dunemere Dr. and replace it with a two-story, 11,062-square-foot structure. No date has been set to consider the proposed coastal development and site development permits, which must be approved by the city.
The former governor of Massachusetts purchased the home three years ago. According to a description from the listing agent, the Spanish-style residence at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac is sophisticated and understated in its décor, “offering complete privacy and unsurpassed elegance.”
Tentative plans call for new retaining walls and a relocated driveway, but would retain the existing lap pool and spa.
“This offering represents a truly unique opportunity for a buyer who appreciates the scarcity of this caliber of real estate,” the listing said.
Constructed in 1936, the three-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home was among the first built in the Barber tract neighborhood, according to the La Jolla Historical Society, and has a stretch of lawn sloping to the white sand beach.
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wow 11,000 +
that’s even bigger than my 9,000 square foot monster.
The Temple Mormon is panting for the new marriage laws to include polygamy, so of course he will need more room.
When you’re as rich as Mitt, 11,000 sq. ft. isn’t that big. I’m sure he spent far more on the 2008 campaign than he will spend on this house.
Is it possible he doesn’t WANT to be President? What a tin ear.
Part of Barry’s “Shovel Ready” projects?
(Waiting for the Mittens to show up)...
Why...of course...three words. Western. White. House.
Bwahahahahaha (I crack myself up sometimes!!!)
A gift to his wife for allowing another Presidential run.
Competing with Algore & John Edwards?
I’m interested to see how long it takes for him to get his plans through the Coastal Commission, the most draconian and obtuse regulatory board in all of Calif ... imho. Of course, he IS Mitt Romney, and the Mormon temple is just across the freeway.
Which wife?
This is about as tone-deaf as Obammie going to Martha’s Vineyard for 2 weeks. What IS he thinking?
I’m curious where all that money comes from. He doesn’t work for a living. Did he inherit wealth? (I know George Romney was his father)
3,009 square feet isn’t much of a manse.
He’s sickening. Right, he’s going to try and put down Obama doing that?
What donk.
That ought to polish his image as a man of the people. Guss he needs all that room for his spirit wives.
11,000 sf is a Lot of space.
Totally agree. The anemic Mitt does not want to be president. Host of a game show, maybe, but not president.
Beautiful!
With a view like this, I’d be willing to live in a pup tent from Academy!
Apparently, though ... he’s starting with 3K+ and building up.
I’m not a fan of Mitt, but why all the criticism of a guy investing in land and building a nice home. If he’s got the money, more power to him.
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