He was first rumoured to be hunting for a property in Los Angeles back in December.

And Benedict Cumberbatch has reportedly snapped up the lavish £10.8m mansion he was eyeing up in Hidden Hills, California.

New aerial views show the vast extent of the stunning seven-bedroom Tuscan-style villa, which will act as a US base for Benedict and his bride-to-be Sophie Hunter.

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New home: Benedict Cumberbatch has reportedly bought this incredible mansion for a cool £10.8m

The Sherlock favourite's new home boasts a private tennis court, sizable outbuildings and a swimming pool complete with hot tub.

The mansion also features seven bedrooms, nine-and-a-half bathrooms, a cinema room, bar, five-car garage, gym and a library.

It's also in a gated community, meaning the actor will have complete privacy as his star continues to rise in the US.

Gated community: The property will afford The Imitation Game actor the privacy he needs

Perks: The house boasts its own swimming pool, hot tub and tennis court

The picture evidence comes after Benedict denied claims he was permanently relocating to the US.

When quizzed about his move by The Independent, however, he didn't dismiss the idea of setting up a temporary base across the pond.

'My friends are here, my family are [in London], Sophie is here; it doesn't make sense to uproot my whole life,' he told the paper. 'I can travel for work, but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else full-time.'

Panoramic views: Benedict was said to be blown away by the incredible scenery

Marital home: The new American base comes after the actor proposed to director Sophie Hunter

Nice Holmes: Sherlock star Benedict's new Tuscan-style abode will be the envy of everyone around

It was first reported that Benedict was interested in purchasing the property two months ago, when he was said to have been blown away by its panoramic views.

An estate agent told the Daily Express: 'Benedict’s representatives have indicated he is ready to make an initial offer which will not be too far off the asking price, so he could be moving in early in the New Year.'

The estate will no doubt act as a more than adequate marital home for Benedict and his fiancé Sophie, who he proposed to at the beginning of November.

Palatial: The mansion boasts an impressive entrance hall, seven bedrooms and nine-and-a-half bathrooms

Panoramic: As well as huge reception rooms and kitchen, the property sits in 2.5 acres of manicured lawns

Screening: The 38-year-old could watch his own films in the home's cinema room

The impressive abode is bound to cement his place as one of Britain's greatest acting exports, especially after his latest role as Enigma codebreak Alan Turing in The Imitation Game has sparked an Oscar buzz ahead of next year's Academy Awards.

However, the modest star insisted he wasn't getting his hopes up just yet.

'I understand why it always happens at festivals but I just got my suit back from the dry cleaners from this year’s Oscars,' he told Hello! 'There are lots of films to see before we start going, "Ooh, blah, blah".'

Stateside plans: The actor has previously insisted he would move to America due to the 'posh-bashing' of well-educated actors in Britain

The potential move comes two years after he threatened to leave the UK behind over the 'posh-bashing' aimed at privileged actors, especially ones who have attended the likes of Eton and Harrow.

He told the Radio Times: 'It’s all so predictable. So domestic, so dumb. It makes me think I want to go to America.

'I wasn’t born into land or titles, or new money, or an oil rig.'