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 place it up for sale following a huge downturn in the American housing market.
Well-known 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 questioned, How about I build you the White House? and I said yes. That is the whole tale.
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 likes 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 fantastic care to recreate the opulent style of his country’s most vital building
But, next-door-neighbour Keith Klugman said: Honestly, we are very pleased to be living next door to the White House.
There are certain quirkinesses, but he is a very excellent neighbour.
Copying history: Mr Milani in his very own Lincoln Bedroom. The original was made 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-ancient, a property developer, has also annoyed those living nearby because of the level of interest the property has made among tourists, who flock to the neighbourhood to take pictures.
Presidential: The replica of the well-known home of U.S. leaders is smaller but an nearly-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

October 14th, 2009
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