Plush pad! Jesse Metcalfe snaps up impressive new $2.9 million Beverly Hills mansion… for $170,000 less than the original asking price

Jesse Metcalfe has splashed out $2.975 million on a new mansion in West Hollywood.

The actor has dropped the cash to buy a stunning new home in the celeb-favored Birds Streets neighbourhood right above the Sunset Strip, according to TMZ.

Jesse, 36, made the wise property investment after purchasing the home for $175,000 under the asking price.

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One reason to smile: Jesse Metcalfe has splashed out $2.975 million on a new mansion in West Hollywood

One reason to smile: Jesse Metcalfe has splashed out $2.975 million on a new mansion in West Hollywood

The Dallas star’s new mansion boasts four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a chef’s kitchen and a fire pit.

Jesse will be the perfect host for summer parties as the plush pad also has a pool, spa and an outdoor kitchen.

His girlfriend of five years, Cara Santana, is also reported to be on the deed for the home.

Stunning: The actor has dropped the cash to buy a stunning new home in the celeb-favored Birds Streets neighbourhood right above the Sunset Strip, according to TMZ

Stunning: The actor has dropped the cash to buy a stunning new home in the celeb-favored Birds Streets neighbourhood right above the Sunset Strip, according to TMZ

Worth the price:  Jesse, 36, made the wise property investment after purchasing the home for $175,000 under the asking price

Worth the price:  Jesse, 36, made the wise property investment after purchasing the home for $175,000 under the asking price

Wise buy: The Dallas star’s new mansion boasts four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a chef’s kitchen and a fire pit

Wise buy: The Dallas star’s new mansion boasts four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a chef’s kitchen and a fire pit

Cara was seen out with a friend in Los Angeles on Monday as she enjoyed lunch with a friend in a grey top and denim shorts.

Cara recently released The Glam App which is described as beauty on demand for the busy woman and brings service to one's doorstep - ranging from a blow dry, to makeup application, to a manicure.

The couple last year denied that they were engaged, but Jesse said on the Kyle And Jackie O Breakfast Show on KIIS 1065 that he hopes that will happen in the future.

 Party: Jesse will be the perfect host for summer parties as the plush pad also has a pool, spa and an outdoor kitchen

 Party: Jesse will be the perfect host for summer parties as the plush pad also has a pool, spa and an outdoor kitchen

Great location: The actor was surely keen to buy a pad in the exclusive area

Great location: The actor was surely keen to buy a pad in the exclusive area

Home: His girlfriend of five years, Cara Santana, is also reported to be on the deed for the home

Home: His girlfriend of five years, Cara Santana, is also reported to be on the deed for the home

Walk-in woardrobe: There will be more than enough room for the couple's clothing

Walk-in woardrobe: There will be more than enough room for the couple's clothing

Man cave? There is also a cosy den which will be perfect for chilled evening at home

Man cave? There is also a cosy den which will be perfect for chilled evening at home

'It seems to be going in that direction, but not yet,' he said.

Jesse, who is probably best known for his role as Eva Longoria's toyboy on Desperate Housewives, can next be seen in the drama Destined that is in post-production.

His latest film, Dead Rising Watchtower, is has just been released on Digital Platforms in the UK and Australia.

Home owner: Cara was seen out with a friend in Los Angeles on Monday as she enjoyed lunch with a friend in a grey top and denim shorts

Home owner: Cara was seen out with a friend in Los Angeles on Monday as she enjoyed lunch with a friend in a grey top and denim shorts

Business meeting? Cara recently released The Glam App which is described as beauty on demand for the busy woman and brings service to one's doorstep
Business meeting? Cara recently released The Glam App which is described as beauty on demand for the busy woman and brings service to one's doorstep

Business meeting? Cara recently released The Glam App which is described as beauty on demand for the busy woman and brings service to one's doorstep

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