Former VP pays nearly $8.9 million for Montecito estate.
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Former Vice President Al Gore and his wife Tipper have paid nearly $8.875 million for a five-bedroom, nine-bathroom villa in the Montecito, California area. The Italian-style home has a view of the ocean with a swimming pool, spa, and fountains on its 1.5 acres. Oh, and six fireplaces.