We rarely feature individual properties on EYE but this one has something we feel should become a standard fitting in all homes.

The six bedroom, contemporary-design house in Frieth, near Henley-on-Thames, is on the market for £2.35 million through Knight Frank.

As you might expect, there is lots of glass, white walls, high ceilings etc. But it’s the staircase that caught our attention, for next to it there is a proper slide. What a fun way to effect a quick descent. Only downside might be if someone shoots off the end just as granny is toddling by with a cuppa…

Come to think of it, if they had also installed a reverse bungee there would be no need at all for the staircase.