For sale: The backyard White House with Oval Office and Lincoln Bedroom for a bargain $10m



It comes complete with an Oval Office, Lincoln Bedroom and of course the famous white facade.

But there is no sign of President Barack Obama at this White House - because it is a scaled-down replica built in a suburban backyard.

Now, owner Fred Milani - who built the impressive 16,500 sq ft structure seven years ago - has reluctantly put it up for sale following a huge downturn in the American housing market.

Famous site: The Atlanta replica of the White House has become a tourist attraction

The mini-White House, situated in Atlanta, Georgia, was placed on the market at just under $10m, a snip compared with the value of the Washington D.C. original.

Mr Milani, an American-Iranian, told the Atlanta Journal: "I still do not want to sell, but I will.”

“Really, I am not very political. The architect just asked, ‘How about I build you the White House?’ and I said yes. That is the whole story.”

The (sort-of) Oval Office: Property developer Fred Milani has endeavoured to recreate the President's study

Reluctant: Mr Milani was forced to sell due to the downturn in the American property market. He is pictured in the foreground below a bizarre "God loves you" motive made from bushes

The real deal: The Washington D.C. White House, Mr Milani's inspiration

Since its creation, the Atlanta White House has divided neighbours in the wealthy North Druid Hills district, some of whom see the replica as excessive.

Picturesque: To the rear, the Atlanta White House has an impressive swimming pool

Elegance: Fred Milani has taken great care to recreate the opulent style of his country's most important building

However, next-door-neighbour Keith Klugman said: “Honestly, we are very happy to be living next door to the White House.

“There are certain quirkinesses, but he is a very good neighbour.”

Copying history: Mr Milani in his very own Lincoln Bedroom. The original was created under the Truman administration and is now used a guest room for political heavyweights

Impressive interior: The sweeping staircase which mirrors the original in the Washington D.C. White House

The 57-year-old, a property developer, has also annoyed those living nearby because of the level of interest the property has created among tourists, who flock to the neighbourhood to take pictures.

Presidential: The replica of the famous home of U.S. leaders is smaller but an almost-perfect copy

Spiritual: Mr Milani in one his $10m home's dining rooms, adorned with a cross

Official seal: 'President' Milani sits on his desk in the Oval Office of his White House, with a copied presidential seal above him

The real thing: Barack Obama and Joe Biden practice their putts on a green outside the actual White House - which is not for sale











