Laurie buys £2 million Hollywood home

British actor Hugh Laurie has bought a £2 million property in the Hollywood Hills, say reports.

According to the Daily Mail, he recently purchased an English-style country house with a gym, a pool and guest house.

Laurie, who has been filming hit TV show House in America since March, is apparently missing the English lifestyle and his family.

"Hugh's got England so deeply in his blood, spending time in LA when he's used to being with his family is a bit of a hell for him," said a source.

"The problem is, the more time he spends alone and away from his family, the grumpier and grouchier he gets.

"It helps the show and the character, but it makes him tough to work alongside. He's basically turned into a recluse."