From traditional country style range cookers to modern stainless steel units that look like they’ve come straight out of a pro-kitchen, range cookers are seriously desirable. Designed to function brilliantly as well as look good, these free-standing, high-quality appliances combine style with cutting-edge technology.

Most range cookers often offer a double oven and many can provide up to eight hobs of all shapes and sizes. Look out for features like an intense wok burner, a hot plate or a double-ring for extra large pots. Many models offer a mixture of both gas and electric hobs, too. A double oven allows you to cook foods at different temperatures – just what you need when trying to juggle roast beef, roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding with one cooker.

Range cookers come in three main widths: 90cm, 100cm, or 110cm although 70cm, 80cm, 120cm and 150cm are available. Again, it is crucial to make sure your kitchen can accommodate the range of your choice before splashing out on it.