A Merseyside village has been named among the "poshest" in the country.
According to research from Savills and Telegraph Money, Hightown, in Sefton, is one of the most desirable villages in Britain to live in. The report looked at a number of aspects including highest house prices, best lifestyle factors, connectivity and aesthetic appeal.
The quaint coastal village of Hightown, 10 miles from Liverpool, has an average house price of £315,088 which is among the lowest prices of the areas on the list. At the top end is Shackleford in Surrey with an average of £1,360,038, Sunningdale in Berkshire at £1,462,199 and The Alderleys in Cheshire at £1,312,058.
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Hightown is desirable because it's close enough to transport including a train station, on the Southport line, but also between Formby and Crosby beach and the National Trust pine woods. The Times report said: "Commuters can work in the city and retreat to the coast where there are sandy and shingle stretches, dunes and wetlands teaming with wildlife such as natterjack toads.
"The nearby Sefton Coastal Path provides views of sprawling farmland and coastal vistas." The Pheasant Inn, on Moss Lane, is also a much loved gastropub that has been named among the top 50 pubs in the UK, by Big 7 Travel.
The menu is made up of a wide range of seasonal favourite dishes, along with classic pub food. The venue features a spacious dining room, a bar space and an outdoor dining area for alfresco dining.
However the population of around 2,000 can also browse a number shops, pubs and restaurants. And, as it sits on the coast, it has its own
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