"If your list of must-haves makes the perfect property impossible to find, we've got the solution."

"Forget gyms and media rooms: it's car turntables, private saunas and two master bedroom suites that top today's wishlist. "

"A spacious kitchen, a cinema room, and a dining room for 12 people – here's a list of the essentials for hosting Christmas in the country."

"Perfect spaces for Christmas cocktails, from an historic ballroom to a triple-aspect music hall."

"Inspiring spaces for would-be Booker Prize winners."

"Guildford is ideal commuter territory and typically attracts buyers who want both easy access to London and the less pressured lifestyle offered by this pretty corner of Surrey. "

"With its Saxon origins, 12th-century castle and contemporary cathedral, there's plenty to see and do in Guildford."

"Forget properties with stables, get yourself a property with its own polo facilities."

"There's no chance of a soggy bottom in these beautifully appointed kitchens."

"Hall houses were built to last, though most have been substantially remodelled over the last 500 years."