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

"Planning to join Scotland's growing band of long-haul commuters? You'll need a house near the airport."

"From swimming pools to vegetables, today's walled gardens are being put to a variety of uses."

"Summer holiday just a distant memory? Here's how to have away-from-it-all breaks all year round."

"Many new builds have private screening rooms these days, while older houses have been cleverly converted."

"Perfect places for sailors (and their crews) to drop anchor."

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

"There'll be no worrying about where to put the piano in these musical homes."

"You won't catch the owners of these properties throwing stones."

"As Bedford Park Festival draws to a close, we look at the best spots for property in and around Chiswick."