Deck the halls...

These five standout properties have halls made for towering trees, sparkling decorations and Champagne-bright celebrations- festive magic that will practically begin before new owners move in

- Julie Harding

Norfolk, £1 million

Lavender Barn is, as the name implies, a barn conversion, but this one has a particularly grand entrance hall with galleried landing and a spacious dining area, plus an open-plan kitchen that is perfect for any kind of dining, from intimate meals to celebratory feasts and everything in between.

The sitting room is a cosy retreat. One of the five/six bedrooms is also on this ground floor, making this home perfect for owners or their guests with special mobility needs. Outside there are two distinct garden areas and the North Norfolk coastline is within walking distance of Lavender Barn's setting, which is Holme-next-the-Sea. Sowerbys (01485 533666)

Pembrokeshire, £1.39 million