Six of the 12 properties

Forget mansions, palaces and castles – when it comes to choosing our ideal home, us Brits are a practical lot.

Research by the Guild Of Property Professionals indicates that our top priorities are avoiding the neighbours and morning queues on the landing, as it found that our perfect property is detached, with four bedrooms, three bathrooms and 188 square metres – or just over 2,000 square feet – of floor space.