
Bill and Hillary Clinton have snapped up a three-bedroom house next door to their home in the leafy New York suburb of Chappaqua in a bid to create a secure compound for the whole family to stay, reports claim.

The ranch-style house sits on 1.5 acres of land and will allow the former president and the current Democratic presidential nominee to extend their current home in Chappaqua.

Old House Lane will now become a 'Clinton compound' with the New Castle Town Board voting to make the lane a local-traffic-only street. The Clintons' security team are now screening cars at the entrance to the cul-de-sac, CNN reports.

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The Clintons' new home: Bill and Hillary purchased the ranch-style house on Old House Lane, Chappaqua, in mid-August

A source told The New York Post the house could act as a 'weekend retreat' for the power couple's daughter Chelsea and her family.

'Rumor has it that the Clintons plan to use this as a mother/daughter house for Chelsea and her kids to visit on the weekends when they want to escape the city,' the source said.

Despite being in the middle of a fierce election battle, Westchester County property records in New York show the Clintons purchased the 3,631-square-foot home in mid-August.

Interior: The three-bedroom house has recently been refurbished and boasts pecan wood floors throughout

Next door: The Clintons' already own this huge 'white house' in Chappaqua, where they are frequently spotted in the local community

Power couple: The Clintons' bought the home as Hillary campaigns to become the next President of the United States

The New York Post reports the Clintons paid $1.16 million in the transaction.

Clinton's campaign did not immediately comment on the sale.

An online listing for the house by Douglas Elliman Real Estate said it is 'easily expandable to four bedrooms'.

'Located close to town on a unique cul-de-sac this beautifully renovated three bedroom ranch boasts an open floor plan, pecan wood floors throughout and modern chef's kitchen,' the ad says.

The home, previously owned by architect Charles Chepigin, has a huge garden with an in-ground pool, stone walls and mature trees.

A place to relax: The fact the new house has a pool was reportedly a big draw as it can be a place for the couple's daughter Hillary to stay when she needs a break from NYC

Classic: The home was designed by architect Charles Chepigin who lived at the property when the Clintons first moved to Chappaqua

Dining area: The house has a large open plan living space featuring a fireplace and built in cupboards

Master bedroom: The spacious room comes with an ensuite bathroom and two large walk-in closets

Luxury: The house has three bathrooms - meaning there will never be a battle between guests over who showers first

Peaceful: The house sits on 1.5 acres of land and will allow the former president and the current Democratic presidential nominee to extend their current home in Chappaqua

Breakfast time: The online listing says there is a 'modern chef's kitchen with Viking, Subzero and Asko appliances'

The master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and two large walk-in closets.

Built in 1979, the house was last sold in 1996 for $535,000 - it has now doubled its worth.

The Clintons bought their first home on Old House Lane in 1999 for $1.7m.

The 11-room Dutch colonial home was built in 1905-06 by architect Alfred Busselle.

It's a huge white property that boasts a man cave for Bill and a barn in the garden to accommodate their Secret Service agents.

Relaxing: The house could act as a 'weekend retreat' for the power couple's daughter Chelsea and her family

Secure: Old House Lane will now become a 'Clinton compound' with the Clintons' security team now screening cars at the entrance to the cul-de-sac

Children's rooms: Chelsea Clinton's children Charlotte and Aidan could come to stay at the house