Far from serving merely a practical purpose, staircases can act as a showcase of stunning architecture and design as they wind through the spine of a home or seemingly float in mid-air. Often adding a sense of drama or immediate wow-factor upon arrival, stairways can also take us on a journey of discovery where family photographs, portraits or artwork frame each step.
From spiral to straight, circular to curved, here’s a selection of our favourite staircases in properties currently for sale: