President Chester Arthur's former 'summer White House' in the Hamptons goes on ...

Inside the stunning summer White House of the Hamptons: President Chester Arthur's former six-bedroom retreat goes on sale for $13.5million Chester A. Arthur served as Vice President under James Garfield until the latter was assassinated in 1881 Arthur served as President from 1881 to 1885, but he occasionally ditched the White House to retreat to his summer home in the Hamptons The 5,900 square foot, three-story home was previously owned by Guinness heiress Lady Caroline Blackwood European fashion tycoon Jürgen Friedrich and his wife, Anke Beck Friedrich, have owned the residence since 2014 The 21st president's vacation retreat was originally built in 1796, but the Friedrich's had it renovated with 21 century designs by architect Steven Gambrel The property contains six bedrooms and five bathrooms and its main floor includes three fireplaces and a family room overlooking the garden and pool The second and third floor bedrooms offer scenic views of Sag Harbor

By Chauncey Alcorn For Dailymail.com

Published: 15:53 GMT, 20 March 2019 | Updated: 16:38 GMT, 20 March 2019

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U.S. President Chester A. Arthur occasionally ditched the White House to retreat to his summer home in the Hamptons during his time in office from 1881 to 1885

If you've ever wanted to live like a president, now's your chance.

The former vacation home of the 21st president of the United States has gone up for sale in one of the nation's priciest neighborhoods - at a cool $13.5million

Chester Arthur's 5,900 square foot retreat in the Hamptons, New York originally hit the market again in 2016 after undergoing a 21st century makeover courtesy of renowned architect Steven Gambrel.

The three-story property with six bedrooms and five bathrooms was built in 1796 and was the 19th century Commander and Chief's home away from home during his four years in office from 1881 to 1885.

Previously the home was owned by Guinness heiress Lady Caroline Blackwood.

European fashion tycoon Jürgen Friedrich and his wife, Anke Beck Friedrich, have owned the residence since