Bush Buys Retirement Home

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December 4. 2008

George W. Bush has purchased a $2,100,000 home in Dallas, Texas as his retirement pad for when he leaves the White House and the nation throws a big party to celebrate.

The house has 8,500 square feet and is located on a cul-de-sac, which should make the Secret Service's life a little easier. The house next door to it, however, makes it look rather minute. It is owned by billionaire Tom Hicks.

Dubya's New Digs

First couple drops $2.07 million on 1.13 acre Dallas spread

DECEMBER 4--This is the Texas home that George W. Bush has purchased for his fast-approaching post-White House years. The home, on a Dallas cul-de-sac, sits on 1.13 acres and offers 8501 square feet of living space, according to city appraisal records.

The property was purchased for $2.07 million in early-October by Robert McCleskey, the president's accountant, who is listed as trustee on deed records. Built in 1959, the home has been improved with a detached garage (1150 square feet), servants quarters (896 square feet), and a storage building (240 square feet).

While the Bush property certainly appears comfortable, it is dwarfed by the 20-acre estate it abuts. That sprawling property (seen here) is owned by billionaire investor Tom Hicks, who, in 1998, purchased the Texas Rangers from a partnership in which Bush held a stake (the deal netted the future president about $15 million)...

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