Smithy's come a long way! James Corden moves into new LA home with infinity pool and chef for £64k A MONTH

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He's rocketed to Hollywood heights of fame after becoming the new host of the Late Late Show.

And it seems James Corden's stateside success is really paying off, as its revealed he is moving into his dream Californian home for a staggering $80,000 (or £64,000) a month.

The Gavin and Stacey star, 38, is renting a luxury five-storey beachfront home in Los Angeles with his family worth $24million.

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Welcome to my crib: James Corden, 38, is renting this luxury beachfront home in Los Angeles for a staggering £64,000 ($80,000) a month - after his success over in the States

The plush pad boasts six bedrooms and seven bathrooms - allowing the new chat shot host plenty of space for visiting family and guests. 

The sprawling mansion also houses its own infinity pool, private gym, outdoor fireplace and a deck with views over the ocean - perhaps so James can remind himself of how far his career has progressed since his Fat Friends days.

In final flashy finishing touches, the property also comes with its own lift and a fully-equipped professional kitchen, complete with its own chef.   

LA living: James himself was later seen pulling up to the property with some food shopping in a sleek black Range Rover, clearly enjoying the fruits of his labours Stateside

According to the Mirror, his new neighbours at the Brentwood property include director Steven Spielberg, Michael Douglas and Gwyneth Paltrow - proving the comic has truly made it to the big-time.

The house had been for sale for $24million, but is thought to have been taken off the market so the Tony Award winner can rent it out with his family.

As if the flash purchase was not proof enough of the Into The Woods star's new Hollywood lifestyle, James himself was later seen pulling up to the property with some food shopping in a sleek black Range Rover. 

Now owner to a selection of souped-up vehicles, the appearance comes just days after the Brit was spotted taking his convertible jaguar for a cruise around LA.

Smithy, is that you? The appearance comes just days after the Brit was spotted taking his convertible jaguar for a cruise around LA

New beginnings: James took over as host of the Late Late Show last March and has found huge success in the role - mixing with Hollywood celebs such as Rob Lowe (L) and JK Simmons (R)

The One Man Two Guvnors lead took over as host of the Late Late Show from Craig Ferguson last March.

Most notably his regular segment 'Carpool Karaoke' on the CBS show has become a viral hit - featuring guests of the calibre of George Clooney, Adele, Julia Roberts and even Michelle Obama. 

When asked if he had anticipated the viral success of Carpool, the star told Deadline: 'I don’t know if I would ever say that we were savvy. We understood that for our show to reach the biggest audience it can, we have to embrace the Internet.

Viral hit: His regular segment 'Carpool Karaoke' on the CBS show has become a huge success - featuring guests of the calibre of Justin Bieber (above) and even Michelle Obama

'The trick is to just make something good; if you make something good for your show, people will share it the next day.'

The show also bagged four Emmy nominations since it first aired 18 months ago - with it going on to win the awards for Outstanding Interactive Programme and Outstanding Variety Special last month.

Showing off why he is so popular as the new host of the chat show, James accepted the achievements in his usual witty style, stating in celebration: 'Basically we’re gonna be drunk all week.'

James relocated to Los Angeles with his wife Julia last year, along with their son Max, four and daughter Carey, who turns two-years-old at the end of this month. 

Made it to the big-time: James relocated to Los Angeles with his wife Julia last year, along with their son Max, four and daughter Carey, who turns two-years-old at the end of this month