Springbourne Homes is to start work on 29 luxury homes near Melton Mowbray in the New Year.
The Leicestershire developer will build the new houses on a 10 acre site in Sandy Lane, Little Dalby, after securing planning permission from Melton Borough Council.
Springbourne chairman Adrian Burr said: "I am delighted to confirm that we will start construction at Sandy Lane after the festive period.