A real estate source told TMZ that the wife of former US President Barack Obama had rented the property. Experts value the pad at around $23million (£18.3million), which is currently on sale with agents. The 12,800-square-foot home is located on Swallow Drive, near Sunset Strip.

It is said to have a sweeping view of Los Angeles and the ex-First Lady of the US stayed there on Monday and Tuesday night.

Reports suggest she was in the area for meetings related a Netflix deal she and Barack secured.

Another expert claimed that Michelle could have rented the home to understand the neighbourhood better.

The Obamas reside in Washington DC.

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The property is described as being the shark house due to having an open-air aquarium with sharks and other creatures inside it.

The revelation comes after Michelle revealed a surprising sex confession during an interview with CBS’ Gayle King.

Mrs Obama is married to ex-US President Barack, who ran the US for eight years from 2008.

And during the interview she admitted to having an active sex life.

Responding, Ms King said: “Great sex at every age, care to share?”

According to Grabien, Mrs Obama joked back: “Yes, I support that principle. I mean come on Gayle, yes.

“What are you supposed to say to that?

“No, I take issue with great sex at every age! No!”