AFTER a six-month search, new aunt Kim Kardashian has purchased a killer new crib in Beverly Hills.

And if you thought careers in reality tv, fashion design, cupcake endorsement, weightloss guinea pigism and nightclub appearances don’t pay, think again!

The celebutante is dropping a whopping US$4.8 million on the five-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home.

The 370 square metre home also features a media room, a pool, an alfresco living and dining area, dark hardwood floors and a double-storey entry. It also sits on a quiet cul-de-sac and have ample privacy features to keep those prying paparazzi lenses at bay.

“She liked that it was walled and gated,” said an insider.

“It’s just sexy. It’s a very, very sexy house.”

And if you’re wondering if boyfriend Reggie will be moving in with her, take comfort in knowing that he was present throughout the entire buying process.

Do you think an engagement is lurking in the near future?

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