Beckhams looking for dream home

Jan 16, 2007, 12:20 GMT

David and Victoria Beckham arriving at the Ciampino airport in Rome November 17, 2006. REUTERS/Tony Gentile

Victoria and David Beckham are "really excited" they are moving to Los Angeles and are looking for the perfect home.

Victoria has been busy viewing a number of houses in up-market areas of Los Angeles since David, 31, announced his staggering £128 million deal with the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer club.

She said: "We're really excited to move to America. We can't wait. David is really excited about his new deal and there are things I'm working on. I have been looking at a lot of houses."

The former Spice Girl is determined the Beckhams' new home will be ideal for the couple's three sons Brooklyn, seven, Romeo, four, and 23-month-old Cruz.

She is quoted by Britain's The Sun newspaper as saying: "I want to make sure I pick the right one for David and the kids. I've seen some beautiful places, but we want somewhere that looks like a nice home."

Victoria, 32, is expected to look at around 35 properties in total, all valued between £5 million and £10 million.

But she is said to have her heart set on a £7.5 million mansion once owned by singer Lionel Richie.

A source said: "She absolutely loves Lionel Richie's old place and who wouldn't? The views over Los Angeles as spectacular."

The Spanish-style one-story mansion located in the Hollywood Hills was built in 1979 and was also previously owned by actress Billie Piper and her ex-husband Chris Evans.

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