Ashley Benson Dating James Franco? 'Pretty Little Liars' Star buys $2.2 Million Hollywood Pad, Set to Entertain 'Spring Breakers' Co-Star?

Reports have it that Hollywood heartthrob James Franco is currently dating "Pretty Little Liars" star Ashley Benson. The relationship rumors were first sparked after 34-year-old Franco and 22-year-old Benson were recently spotted getting cozy in New York City and then holding hands at a haunted attraction in L.A. Not only that, but the young "Spring Breakers" beauty recently purchased a luxurious Hollywood West home for $2.2 million. So what do fans think, will Franco be spending a lot of time alongside Benson at her new 3,085 square foot Hollywood pad?

Franco and Benson co-star in the upcoming film "Spring Breakers," which may be how the duo met and started getting romantically involved. According to one New York Post inside source close to Franco, "They have been seeing each other for a little over a month, but things are going well." The couple was spotted on an intimate walk through Washington Square Park in New York City earlier this month and seen holding hands at a L.A. Halloween haunted attraction last week (which only fueled the dating rumors). Who can really blame Franco - many of the "Spring Breakers" promos feature a sexy and scantily-clad Benson alongside her young and attractive co-stars Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens. The film looks to be quite dark and provocative (out 2013).

As for Benson's new French Normandy-style, gated-community home, it features three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a classy library, gourmet kitchen, and a gorgeous outdoor swimming pool. Benson purchased the home from screenwriter/director Dan Harris. Check out pics here.

Looks like a great place for young Hollywood entertaining!