The East Midlands village named among the 29 poshest in Britain in new Daily Mail list

An East Midlands village has been named in a ‘posh place’ listing by Daily Mail.

The list could be a go-to resource for house-hunters looking for a luxe slice of country living.

It could also double up as a beautiful space to explore for a day trip out.

The quaint village of Newtown Linford in Leicestershire filled with thatched roof cottages and pretty buildings impressed Daily Mail who included it in their 29-strong list of poshest places in Britain.

The publication wrote: ‘Nestled in amongst the Charnwood Forest, Newtown Linford has become a real magnet for millionaires who have made their home behind lavish gated mansions.’

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Luxurious, multi-million pound properties appear to be plentiful in Newtown Linford.

One beautiful example is this Grade II Listed farmhouse that was on the market in February for £1.45million.

The Daily Mail went on to add: ‘Local amenities include a private members club, a close proximity to Bradgate Park, as well as a rare police box.

‘According to Rightmove, the majority of sales in Newtown Linford during the last year were detached properties, selling for an average price of £1,975,600.’

The Daily Mail is understood to have consulted with local estate agents and referenced guides to create the compilation of UK’s poshest villages.