Dunemere La Jolla

Mitt Romney's La Jolla Ties Attract Increasing Notice

"The former CEO of private equity house Bain Capital, Romney didn't skimp on his new digs. In fact, he forked over $12M for one of the choice beachfront houses in town, a 3,000-square-foot spread on almost half an acre."

http://curbed.com/archives/2011/06/16/the-personal-hqs-of-the-2012s-gop-presidential-hopefuls.php

Not mentioned is that ex-San Diego mayor Maureen O'Connor and her late husband Bob Peterson, founder of Jack-in-the-Box, once owned the elegant old residence. She sold it in August 1989 to a buyer who in turn sold it to Romney in 2008.

http://www.sandiegoreader.com/documents/2011/jun/17/oconnor-opinion/

Last December we reported that Romney and wife Ann had hired Island Architects to lobby San Diego officials for a coastal development permit on the house at 311 Dunemere Drive:

That fall, the La Jolla Historical Society newsletter listed the mansion as threatened:

"1926 Spanish Eclectic (311 Dunemere) Among the first built in the Barber Tract neighborhood, this house with its long stretch of lawn sloping to the white sand beach is now threatened with demolition. Plans call for construction of a much larger home impacting not only the lot itself but the view to the landmark Philip Barber House immediately to the south once owned by actor Cliff Robertson."

Daily Kos traced the estate's paper trail in 2008:

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/08/28/577236/-Mittens-Millions-in-Mansions-Wanna-Peek-wPOLL

One local source says someone closely resembling Romney has recently been spotted around the village, including a stop at a car wash.

310 Dunemere La Jolla, Ca | La Jolla Real Estate, San Diego, La ...

Executive beach front cottage with unobstructed whitewater views and direct, private access to La Jolla's most intimate sandy beach.  Privacy and tranquility abound in this impeccably maintained single level home with dramatic beamed ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, an open island kitchen with stainless appliances, and the finest mastery of finishes imaginable. The home's irreplaceable forward location on its large lot gives it panoramic ocean views to both the north and south.  You will feel like you are out to sea from the sitting area in the lavish master suite with fireplace, custom closet cabinetry and poured-in-place concrete sinks and countertops.  Among the many unique features of this property is the exclusive use and ownership of an enclosed section of sand behind the seawall and above the beach which adds to the overall enjoyment of living on the oceanfront.  The gracious formal living room boasts expansive, forever views and an inviting yet secluded vantage point above the crashing surf and majestic sand while opening seamlessly to the inviting ocean view deck.  This home offers an impressive setting for intimate gatherings or formal entertainment while still being a secluded retreat.

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