6:33am UK, Monday April 19, 2004

Britney Spears has reportedly set her sights on buying a £4m seaside home in Brighton.

The pop princess is said to have fallen in love with the Sussex town's most expensive house, according to the Daily Star.

Britney: Moving to Brighton?

The house is located in vibrant Kemp Town, right in the middle of Brighton's gay community.

The Regency building on Eastern Terrace is on the seafront and just ten minutes from the trendy Lanes' boutiques and bars.

"Britney decided to invest in a UK home this year and initially thought that London would be the best bet," a source told the newspaper.

"But Madonna apparently convinced her to look outside the capital.

"Madge told her how much she loved living in Wiltshire and it got Britney thinking she'd go off the beaten track.

"She instantly thought of her trip to Brighton last year, when she totally fell in love with the place.

"She loves the thought of being so close to the marina, having a sea view and being just a stone's throw from happening clubs and bars.

"The fact she'll be at the centre of the lively gay scene will just be a bonus.

"She loves the wicked, saucy sense of humour she encountered last time she visited."