Rapper Will.i.am is reportedly searching for a property in Britain while serving as a mentor on the singing based reality show `The Voice`.

According to a source, the 39-year-old has seen a four million pounds mansion with eight bedrooms and five living rooms in Essex, reports mirror.co.uk.

`Will has been looking for somewhere to live in the UK and he is really impressed with Essex. He loves the thought of having a sprawling Essex manor and throwing loads of parties. He wants to set up his own recording studio as well,` the source said.

`After seeing the house he is thinking about putting in an offer. The place would need quite a revamp but Will is up for that. He loves England and wants to make it his home,` the source added.