"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."

"Buyers with valuable car collections require heated driveways, turntables and extensive garaging, preferably with lift access."

"It's familiar to millions of viewers all around the world, but there's more to this pretty Georgian house than a starring role in a hit TV series. "

"Five properties with political connections to rival Number 10."