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They said they spent millions improving the property, relocating and redoing the kitchen and adding heated outdoor decks, fire pits and a person hot tub. They also planted trees and installed a pond in the garden with a motion sensor camera system that alerts them when an animal is drinking or bathing there; they get alerts on their phones and have seen moose, elk, deer and even a mountain lion on the property, they said.
The Prewitts said they intend on selling most of the Native American-style furniture and art with the home, since it integrates so closely with the style of the property. The Prewitts, who are both in their 60s, said they are selling their house because it is too big for just the two of them since their children grew up. They split their time between Park City and Miami, Fla. Newsletter Sign-up. Week in Review Shares the stories you may have missed from the world of luxury real estate.
Stay up to date with Mansion Global newsletters. Read Next Story. They contain spas and hot tubs, and garages to hold up to four cars. Some neighbors also complained that he was incorporating square footage from a beach long believed to be public in order to build a larger home.
Their former 3,square-foot home has been demolished — except for a swimming pool and spa — and a new one is under construction. Planning documents call for a first floor that includes a library, and a large combined living room and dining room. The basement includes an exercise room, recreation room, and a room to hold the beach gear. Outside there will be a wraparound porch, as well as several palm trees, and a mixture of shrubs — boxwoods, coffeeberry, and California blue sage — to cover the property.
The work is expected to be completed by the end of the year, although it is unclear whether the Romneys will move in or find a buyer. Romney often seemed more comfortable talking with donors than he did in diners. But those close to Romney have long described him as far more frugal than the caricature of him suggests. He frequently flies in coach, carrying his own bags. He repairs winter gloves with duct tape, refuses to spend money on apps for his iPad, and has a go-to meal that consists of a home-made peanut butter and honey sandwich.
Some in the neighborhood accused him of building a house that was out of character with the decidedly upscale area. His home is at the end of a cul-de-sac and abuts the ocean. The Romneys eventually won approval to tear down the 3,square-foot home and replaced it with one that was 11, square feet.
Planning documents show the house includes a library, a basement exercise room and a room for beach gear. The Romneys shopped the house around in , but kept it, until now. Donate to the newsroom now. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc.