Stairs don’t have to just be for climbing. They’re the gateway to another level of your home, but can also be a design feature. Check out these homes with beautiful and intriguing staircases.

Herts Advertiser: This home in Nancy Downs boasts huge expanses of glazing throughout, including a stunning triple height central atrium above the central staircase of marble with glass balustrade and oak hand railsThis home in Nancy Downs boasts huge expanses of glazing throughout, including a stunning triple height central atrium above the central staircase of marble with glass balustrade and oak hand rails (Image: Archant)

Gallows Hill, Kings Langley | Guide Price £899,995

A fine Grade II listed detached family home situated within walking distance of Abbots Langley village and Kings Langley station. The property has been remodelled to a high standard with entrance, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, open plan family/dining/study space, landing, master bedroom with spiral staircase to en suite bathroom/WC, two further bedrooms and a guest room.

Morgan & Associates | 01844 279990 | morganandassociates.co.uk

Herts Advertiser: On entering, the splendid hall features a turning staircase leading on to a galleried landing at The RidgewayOn entering, the splendid hall features a turning staircase leading on to a galleried landing at The Ridgeway (Image: Archant)

Nancy Downs, Watford | POA

A bespoke, contemporary new build, constructed for the present family in 2009. Huge expanses of glazing throughout, including a stunning triple height central atrium. Central staircase of marble with glass balustrade and oak hand rails. American white oak doors. Ornate plaster cornice work, LED mood lighting and a bar with dance floor and seating area.

Hamptons | 01923 909066 | hamptons.co.uk

The Ridgeway, Cuffley | Guide Price £2,695,000

A house for entertaining on a grand scale! On entering, the splendid hall features a turning staircase leading on to a galleried landing. The large window to the front floods the landing with light and there is a door onto a balcony with views straight through to the garden beyond. The bespoke kitchen leads on to the dining area and family room which spans two thirds the width of the house with glorious views of the grounds and woods.

Thompson Vales | 020 8679 9889 | thompson-vales.co.uk