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Dave Matthews is over those cold Seattle winters ... because the Grammy-winning singer just dropped nearly $7 million on a sunny Malibu estate.

Dave's new 2-acre spot is right down the street from P!nk, Bob Dylan and Barbra Streisand ... and while its ocean view is pretty sweet, its private beach is even better. Total price ... $6,675,000.

As for the house itself ... it's European country-style -- stucco walls and high ceilings -- with 6 beds, 5.5 baths, a pool, a spa ... and its own apple orchard. Of course.

The estate's even got a 900 sq. ft. guest house ... just in case his violin-shreddin' buddies need a place to crash.