"The proud owner of a Grade I listed house, Clive Aslet knows both the joy and pain of custodianship."

"Buying your own Alpine home? Here are the four luxuries you really shouldn't be without."

"Grab your skis: these three houses are within easy striking distance of Aviemore or Glenshee."

"Areas within an hour's commute of the capital are predicted to see prime house price growth in the next five years."

"Broken your resolution to exercise more already? Think how much easier it would be if you had your own gym and swimming pool."

"The days of the single bathroom are long gone: what buyers want now is a bathroom for every bedroom."

"Never mind the London Eye. You can enjoy your own, private bird's eye view from all of these properties."

"Astonishingly beautiful 18th-century architecture is what makes this Gloucestershire spa town so desirable in the 21st century."

"If the long, dark days fill you with dread, here are six properties to escape to."

"It isn't only Downton Abbey-style stately houses that boast dramatic staircases and magnificent, twinkling chandeliers."