There are seven bedroom suites, a helicopter hangar, a basement pool surrounded by Doric pillars and approached through a lobby whose black-and-white flooring was inspired by the decor of the residence of Pierce Brosnan in The Thomas Crown Affair, plus a formal garden with temples and fountains. An 11th-century church stands close by.

These are just some of the features of Compton Bassett House, the extensively restored 18th century mansion near Calne in Wiltshire recently bought by the singer Robbie Williams.

Leaving the lights off this year would have been the sensible option. But as you can see, Alex Goodhind refuses to let these dark times ruin the warm glow of Christmas.

So for the 14th year in a row, the 24-year-old IT firm manager has spent weeks turning his father’s home in Melksham, Wiltshire, into an extraordinary light show.

More than 115,000 bulbs are used in the £30,000 ($44,200) display which lights up Longford Road every evening until 10pm. This year, he has spent £2,000 ($3,000) on additional lights to the delight of his daily crowd of 300 visitors.

After buying up more space in her NYC co-op building, the queen of pop is looking to sell her Wiltshire estate, Ashcombe.

The 8 bedroom property is expected to hit the market around $14 million