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Inside Bill Melinda Gates' New $43 Million San Diego Oceanfront Home

Louisa Ballhaus
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  • Bill and Melinda Gates have purchased a $43 million oceanfront home in Del Mar, San Diego, featuring 5,800 square feet of living space and a 10-person Jacuzzi overlooking a fire pit.

It will come as a surprise to no one that Bill and Melinda Gates have a rather impressive real estate portfolio . Their primary residence is the $123 million mansion in Washington that Bill spent seven years building, but the couple has just added another jewel to their collection: a $43 million oceanfront home in Del Mar, San Diego. This sprawling beach house spans 5,800 square feet of living space, and has 120 feet of ocean frontage — plus amenities including a 10-person jacuzzi. Let's take a look at everything this jaw-dropping property includes.

Designed by architect Ken Rochetti, the Gates' new home features six bedrooms and 3.5 baths. But in case they feel like hosting a big group, there's also a two-bedroom guest house attached. It's also furnished with a four-car garage, and a spectacular outdoor area including a vast oceanfront deck, a glass tile swimming pool, and a 10-person Jacuzzi overlooking a fire pit.

The home itself is stunning, outfitted with imported limestone flooring, but nothing beats their sprawling ocean views, which you can admire from the numerous outdoor seating areas or while swimming in the pool. The beach feels like an extension of the house, a level of luxury we truly didn't know existed.

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The Gates couple bought the house from Madeleine Pickens, the ex-wife of Texas billionaire T. Boone Pickens, and their representatives have not yet commented on how they intend to use the new property. It could be another addition to their collection, along with several massive ranches he's acquired in recent years, or they could be thinking of using it as a summer house. Either way, if they need a house-sitter…we volunteer.

Here's a closer look inside the Gates's fabulous new home.

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Bedroom

Bedroom
Bedroom

One of six, this bedroom offers (of course) ocean views and a marble fireplace.

Living Room

Living Room
Living Room

The house's high ceilings and open plan make every room feel airy and bright.

Twin Beds

Twin Beds
Twin Beds

A perfect kids' room for any families that may visit.

Master Suite

Master Suite
Master Suite
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This bedroom is seriously cozy.

Pool

Pool
Pool

Ever wondered what a 10-person Jacuzzi looks like? This is it.

View from the Jacuzzi

View from the Jacuzzi
View from the Jacuzzi

We wouldn't mind hot tubbing with this backdrop.

Pool

Pool
Pool

In case you get tired of swimming in the ocean.

Outdoor Fire Pit

Outdoor Fire Pit
Outdoor Fire Pit
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For warming up after a swim.

Fireplace

Fireplace
Fireplace

Not to be confused with the outdoor fire pit.

Ocean View

Ocean View
Ocean View

One of the many places to sit and gaze out at the sea.

Sitting Room

Sitting Room
Sitting Room

At the Gates house, every room comes with its own view.

Beach Deck

Beach Deck
Beach Deck
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This 120-foot-long deck spans their oceanfront property.

Hanging Chairs

Hanging Chairs
Hanging Chairs

There's no shortage of sitting room outside, with a couple hanging chairs adding a bohemian touch.

Den

Den
Den

Fuzzy white blankets and floor-to-ceiling windows facing the pool? Yes please.

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