Former gardener asks $75 million for Nixon's 'Western White House

San Clemente, California's La Casa Pacificais famous for beingthe "WesternWhite House" of President Richard M. Nixon.Along with his business partners, Nixon was the historic home's second ownerhe bought it in 1969 for $1.4 million. The current resident, retiredpharmaceuticalGavin S. Herbert, is asking $75 million for theSpanish Colonial Revival stunner, which has been featured in Architectural Digest three times.Herbert, who has owned the home for the past 35 years, was already a burgeoning businessman when he volunteered to be the property's head gardener, back when Nixon still owned the es ate. His love of all things green is evident throughout the property.Hm Sotheby's International Realty's Rob Giem holds the listing.Keep scrolling for a tour aroundthe lush estate.SEE ALSO:Donald Trump just sold a Park Avenue penthouse he never lived in for $21 millionFOLLOW US:Business Insider is on InstagramThe two parcels of land that comprise the estate total 5.45 acres, with 450 feet of beachfront property.Restored and modernized in 1927, the 9,000-square-foot main residence includes five bedrooms, a grand main room, a den, a bar, and a guest suite.But there's also a detached two-bedroom guest house across the way, just in case the guest suite is occupied.See the rest of the story at Business Insider NOW WATCH: Here are some incredible toys hedge fund boss Steve Cohen has bought with his billions
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