diff --git a/src/app/layout.tsx b/src/app/layout.tsx
index 93e3ba7..534ddb5 100644
--- a/src/app/layout.tsx
+++ b/src/app/layout.tsx
@@ -290,6 +290,7 @@ main {
 }
 
 .search-field input,
+.search-field select,
 .contact-form input,
 .contact-form textarea,
 .contact-form select {
@@ -437,6 +438,16 @@ main {
   background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
 }
 
+.property-card-image {
+  display: block;
+  width: calc(100% + 2rem);
+  max-width: none;
+  margin: -1rem -1rem 0;
+  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
+  object-fit: cover;
+  border-radius: 1.35rem 1.35rem 0 0;
+}
+
 .property-card-top {
   display: flex;
   align-items: flex-start;
@@ -750,6 +761,66 @@ main {
   padding-top: 0;
 }
 
+.property-directory-layout {
+  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
+}
+
+.property-directory-form {
+  gap: 1rem;
+}
+
+.search-grid {
+  display: grid;
+  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
+  gap: 0.85rem;
+}
+
+.search-field-wide {
+  grid-column: span 2;
+}
+
+.toggle-field {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  gap: 0.65rem;
+  padding: 0.85rem 0.95rem;
+  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 23, 20, 0.08);
+  border-radius: 1rem;
+  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
+  color: var(--text-muted);
+}
+
+.toggle-field input {
+  margin: 0;
+}
+
+.search-actions,
+.section-actions {
+  display: flex;
+  flex-wrap: wrap;
+  gap: 0.75rem;
+}
+
+.property-results-grid {
+  margin-top: 1rem;
+}
+
+.property-result-card {
+  align-content: start;
+}
+
+.directory-filter-list {
+  margin-bottom: 1rem;
+}
+
+.availability-notes {
+  margin-top: 0;
+}
+
+.empty-state-card {
+  margin-top: 1rem;
+}
+
 .contact-form {
   display: grid;
   gap: 0.9rem;
@@ -798,7 +869,8 @@ main {
   .property-grid,
   .content-grid,
   .testimonial-grid,
-  .page-layout {
+  .page-layout,
+  .search-grid {
     grid-template-columns: 1fr;
   }
 
@@ -839,6 +911,10 @@ main {
   .property-metrics {
     grid-template-columns: 1fr;
   }
+
+  .search-field-wide {
+    grid-column: auto;
+  }
 }
 `;
 
diff --git a/src/app/page.tsx b/src/app/page.tsx
index 46f8f5c..4dfa969 100644
--- a/src/app/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/page.tsx
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 import Link from 'next/link';
 import { Section } from '@/components/Section';
 import { bookingCatalog, formatPoundsFromCents, quoteStay } from '@/lib/booking';
+import { getFallbackPropertyDirectory } from '@/lib/properties';
 import {
-  featuredProperties,
   locationHighlights,
   site,
   testimonials,
@@ -14,13 +14,6 @@ const ctaPoints = [
   'A direct contact route for questions before booking',
 ];
 
-const bookingFields = [
-  { label: 'Arrival', value: 'Choose a date' },
-  { label: 'Departure', value: 'Choose a date' },
-  { label: 'Guests', value: '2 adults' },
-  { label: 'Area', value: 'Coastal or rural' },
-];
-
 const demoQuote = quoteStay(bookingCatalog[0]!, {
   arrivalDate: '2026-07-10',
   departureDate: '2026-07-14',
@@ -29,7 +22,9 @@ const demoQuote = quoteStay(bookingCatalog[0]!, {
   pets: 0,
 });
 
-export default function HomePage() {
+export default async function HomePage() {
+  const featuredProperties = getFallbackPropertyDirectory().filter((property) => property.featured);
+
   return (
     <>
       <section className="hero" id="top">
@@ -39,8 +34,8 @@ export default function HomePage() {
           <p>{site.description}</p>
 
           <div className="hero-actions">
-            <Link className="btn btn-primary" href="#browse">
-              Explore featured stays
+            <Link className="btn btn-primary" href="/properties">
+              Browse all properties
             </Link>
             <Link className="btn btn-outline-dark" href="/contact">
               Contact the team
@@ -59,20 +54,30 @@ export default function HomePage() {
             <p className="footer-label">Search preview</p>
             <strong>Plan the right stay</strong>
             <p className="mb-0 text-body-secondary">
-              The booking flow will later use live availability and pricing. This slice keeps the public browsing entry point clear.
+              Search now leads into the live property directory, with filters that reuse the same availability and pricing rules as the booking flow.
             </p>
           </div>
 
-          <form className="search-panel" aria-label="Availability search preview">
-            {bookingFields.map((field) => (
-              <label key={field.label} className="search-field">
-                <span>{field.label}</span>
-                <input aria-label={field.label} defaultValue={field.value} />
-              </label>
-            ))}
-            <Link className="btn btn-dark" href="/bookings/new">
-              Check availability
-            </Link>
+          <form className="search-panel" aria-label="Availability search" action="/properties">
+            <label className="search-field">
+              <span>Arrival</span>
+              <input aria-label="Arrival" type="date" name="arrivalDate" defaultValue="2026-07-10" />
+            </label>
+            <label className="search-field">
+              <span>Departure</span>
+              <input aria-label="Departure" type="date" name="departureDate" defaultValue="2026-07-14" />
+            </label>
+            <label className="search-field">
+              <span>Adults</span>
+              <input aria-label="Adults" type="number" name="adults" min="1" max="8" defaultValue="2" />
+            </label>
+            <label className="search-field">
+              <span>Area or property</span>
+              <input aria-label="Area or property" type="text" name="location" defaultValue="Coastal" />
+            </label>
+            <button className="btn btn-dark" type="submit">
+              Search stays
+            </button>
           </form>
 
           <div className="quote-panel" aria-label="Booking quote preview">
@@ -126,14 +131,17 @@ export default function HomePage() {
         <div className="property-grid">
           {featuredProperties.map((property) => (
             <article key={property.slug} className="property-card">
+              {property.image ? <img className="property-card-image" src={property.image.url} alt={property.image.altText} /> : null}
               <div className="property-card-top">
                 <div>
                   <p className="footer-label">{property.area}</p>
                   <h3>
-                    <Link href={`/properties/${property.slug}`}>{property.name}</Link>
+                    <Link href={`/properties/${property.slug}`}>{property.title}</Link>
                   </h3>
                 </div>
-                <span className="property-price">{property.priceFrom}</span>
+                <span className="property-price">
+                  {property.priceFromCents ? `From ${formatPoundsFromCents(property.priceFromCents)}/night` : 'Price on request'}
+                </span>
               </div>
               <p>{property.summary}</p>
               <dl className="property-metrics">
@@ -151,7 +159,7 @@ export default function HomePage() {
                 </div>
               </dl>
               <ul className="tag-list">
-                {property.tags.map((tag) => (
+                {property.marketingTags.map((tag) => (
                   <li key={tag}>{tag}</li>
                 ))}
               </ul>
@@ -161,6 +169,11 @@ export default function HomePage() {
             </article>
           ))}
         </div>
+        <div className="section-actions">
+          <Link className="btn btn-outline-dark" href="/properties">
+            Open the full property directory
+          </Link>
+        </div>
       </Section>
 
       <Section
diff --git a/src/app/properties/[slug]/page.tsx b/src/app/properties/[slug]/page.tsx
index e7f990a..0e0f8cf 100644
--- a/src/app/properties/[slug]/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/properties/[slug]/page.tsx
@@ -2,8 +2,7 @@ import type { Metadata } from 'next';
 import Link from 'next/link';
 import { notFound } from 'next/navigation';
 import { Section } from '@/components/Section';
-import { getPublishedPropertyBySlug } from '@/lib/properties';
-import { propertySeedData } from '@/lib/propertySeedData';
+import { buildFallbackProperty, getPublishedPropertyBySlug } from '@/lib/properties';
 import { site } from '@/lib/site';
 
 export const dynamic = 'force-dynamic';
@@ -49,63 +48,6 @@ function fallbackMetadata(slug: string) {
   };
 }
 
-function buildFallbackProperty(slug: string) {
-  const seeded = propertySeedData.find((property) => property.slug === slug);
-  if (!seeded) return null;
-
-  return {
-    id: seeded.slug,
-    slug: seeded.slug,
-    title: seeded.title,
-    summary: seeded.summary,
-    longDescription: seeded.longDescription,
-    locationText: seeded.locationText,
-    sleeps: seeded.sleeps,
-    bedrooms: seeded.bedrooms,
-    bathrooms: seeded.bathrooms,
-    petsAllowed: seeded.petsAllowed,
-    published: true,
-    featured: seeded.featured,
-    minStayNights: seeded.minStayNights,
-    checkInTime: seeded.checkInTime,
-    checkOutTime: seeded.checkOutTime,
-    images: seeded.images.map((image, index) => ({
-      id: `${seeded.slug}-image-${index}`,
-      url: image.url,
-      altText: image.altText,
-      primaryImage: image.primaryImage ?? index === 0,
-    })),
-    amenities: seeded.amenities.map((amenity, index) => ({
-      amenityId: `${seeded.slug}-amenity-${index}`,
-      amenity: {
-        name: amenity,
-      },
-    })),
-    pricingRules: seeded.pricingRules.map((rule, index) => ({
-      id: `${seeded.slug}-pricing-${index}`,
-      label: rule.label || null,
-      basePriceCents: rule.basePriceCents,
-      weekendPriceCents: rule.weekendPriceCents ?? null,
-      guestDeltaCents: rule.guestDeltaCents ?? null,
-      validFrom: rule.validFrom ? new Date(`${rule.validFrom}T00:00:00.000Z`) : null,
-      validTo: rule.validTo ? new Date(`${rule.validTo}T00:00:00.000Z`) : null,
-    })),
-    availability: seeded.availabilityBlocks.map((block, index) => ({
-      id: `${seeded.slug}-availability-${index}`,
-      startDate: new Date(`${block.startDate}T00:00:00.000Z`),
-      endDate: new Date(`${block.endDate}T00:00:00.000Z`),
-      reason: block.reason,
-      notes: block.notes ?? null,
-    })),
-    testimonials: seeded.testimonials.map((testimonial, index) => ({
-      id: `${seeded.slug}-testimonial-${index}`,
-      authorName: testimonial.authorName,
-      content: testimonial.content,
-      rating: testimonial.rating ?? null,
-    })),
-  };
-}
-
 export async function generateMetadata({ params }: PropertyPageProps): Promise<Metadata> {
   const { slug } = await params;
 
diff --git a/src/app/properties/page.tsx b/src/app/properties/page.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..270c187
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/app/properties/page.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,303 @@
+import Link from 'next/link';
+import { Section } from '@/components/Section';
+import { formatPoundsFromCents, searchBookings } from '@/lib/booking';
+import { getFallbackPropertyDirectory } from '@/lib/properties';
+
+export const dynamic = 'force-dynamic';
+
+type PropertiesPageProps = {
+  searchParams?: Promise<Record<string, string | string[] | undefined>>;
+};
+
+function firstValue(value: string | string[] | undefined) {
+  return Array.isArray(value) ? value[0] : value;
+}
+
+function parseNumber(value: string | undefined, fallback: number) {
+  const parsed = Number(value);
+  return Number.isFinite(parsed) ? parsed : fallback;
+}
+
+function parseAmenityList(value: string | undefined) {
+  return value
+    ? value
+        .split(',')
+        .map((item) => item.trim())
+        .filter(Boolean)
+    : [];
+}
+
+export default async function PropertiesPage({ searchParams }: PropertiesPageProps) {
+  const params = (searchParams ? await searchParams : {}) ?? {};
+  const location = firstValue(params.location)?.trim() ?? '';
+  const rawArrivalDate = firstValue(params.arrivalDate);
+  const rawDepartureDate = firstValue(params.departureDate);
+  const rawAdults = firstValue(params.adults);
+  const rawChildren = firstValue(params.children);
+  const rawPets = firstValue(params.pets);
+  const rawBedrooms = firstValue(params.bedrooms);
+  const rawAmenities = firstValue(params.amenities);
+  const rawPetsAllowed = firstValue(params.petsAllowed);
+  const arrivalDate = rawArrivalDate ?? '';
+  const departureDate = rawDepartureDate ?? '';
+  const adults = parseNumber(rawAdults, 2);
+  const children = parseNumber(rawChildren, 0);
+  const pets = parseNumber(rawPets, 0);
+  const minimumBedrooms = parseNumber(rawBedrooms, 0);
+  const requiredAmenities = parseAmenityList(rawAmenities);
+  const petsOnly = rawPetsAllowed === 'true';
+  const hasDateSearch = Boolean(arrivalDate && departureDate);
+
+  const directory = getFallbackPropertyDirectory();
+  const directoryBySlug = new Map(directory.map((property) => [property.slug, property]));
+  const availableAmenities = [...new Set(directory.flatMap((property) => property.amenities))].sort((a, b) => a.localeCompare(b));
+
+  const search = searchBookings({
+    arrivalDate: arrivalDate || undefined,
+    departureDate: departureDate || undefined,
+    adults,
+    children,
+    pets,
+    location: location || undefined,
+  });
+
+  const results = search.results.filter((result) => {
+    const property = directoryBySlug.get(result.propertySlug);
+    if (!property) return false;
+    if (minimumBedrooms > 0 && property.bedrooms < minimumBedrooms) return false;
+    if (petsOnly && !property.petsAllowed) return false;
+    if (requiredAmenities.length > 0 && !requiredAmenities.every((amenity) => property.amenities.includes(amenity))) {
+      return false;
+    }
+
+    return true;
+  });
+
+  const activeFilters = [
+    location ? `Area or property: ${location}` : null,
+    hasDateSearch ? `Dates: ${arrivalDate} to ${departureDate}` : null,
+    rawAdults ? `Adults: ${adults}` : null,
+    rawChildren ? `Children: ${children}` : null,
+    rawPets ? `Pets: ${pets}` : null,
+    rawBedrooms ? `Bedrooms: ${minimumBedrooms}+` : null,
+    petsOnly ? 'Pet-friendly only' : null,
+    ...requiredAmenities.map((amenity) => `Amenity: ${amenity}`),
+  ].filter(Boolean);
+
+  return (
+    <>
+      <section className="page-hero property-directory-hero">
+        <div>
+          <p className="brand-kicker">Property directory</p>
+          <h2>Search live stay rules before the booking form starts</h2>
+          <p>
+            This directory uses the actual property inventory and booking-rule core so guests can narrow the list by dates,
+            guest mix, pet rules, bedrooms, and practical stay features.
+          </p>
+        </div>
+
+        <article className="property-callout">
+          <p className="footer-label">What this page covers</p>
+          <strong>{results.length} properties in view</strong>
+          <p>
+            Available stays rise to the top when dates are present, and every card keeps the enquiry and booking routes
+            visible.
+          </p>
+          <dl className="property-metrics">
+            <div>
+              <dt>Filters</dt>
+              <dd>Dates, guests, pets, bedrooms, amenities</dd>
+            </div>
+            <div>
+              <dt>Sorting</dt>
+              <dd>Availability first, then lowest total</dd>
+            </div>
+          </dl>
+        </article>
+      </section>
+
+      <div className="page-layout property-directory-layout">
+        <Section
+          eyebrow="Search controls"
+          title="Guests can refine the directory without losing the booking context"
+          description="The filters stay in the open and submit as plain query parameters so links are shareable and the page keeps working without client-side state."
+        >
+          <form className="search-panel property-directory-form" aria-label="Property directory search">
+            <div className="search-grid">
+              <label className="search-field">
+                <span>Arrival</span>
+                <input type="date" name="arrivalDate" defaultValue={arrivalDate} />
+              </label>
+              <label className="search-field">
+                <span>Departure</span>
+                <input type="date" name="departureDate" defaultValue={departureDate} />
+              </label>
+              <label className="search-field">
+                <span>Adults</span>
+                <input type="number" name="adults" min="1" max="8" defaultValue={adults} />
+              </label>
+              <label className="search-field">
+                <span>Children</span>
+                <input type="number" name="children" min="0" max="8" defaultValue={children} />
+              </label>
+              <label className="search-field">
+                <span>Pets</span>
+                <input type="number" name="pets" min="0" max="4" defaultValue={pets} />
+              </label>
+              <label className="search-field">
+                <span>Bedrooms</span>
+                <input type="number" name="bedrooms" min="0" max="8" defaultValue={minimumBedrooms} />
+              </label>
+              <label className="search-field search-field-wide">
+                <span>Area or property</span>
+                <input type="text" name="location" defaultValue={location} placeholder="Coastal, harbour, rural..." />
+              </label>
+              <label className="toggle-field">
+                <input type="checkbox" name="petsAllowed" value="true" defaultChecked={petsOnly} />
+                <span>Show pet-friendly properties only</span>
+              </label>
+              <label className="search-field search-field-wide">
+                <span>Amenities</span>
+                <select name="amenities" defaultValue={requiredAmenities.join(',')}>
+                  <option value="">Any amenity mix</option>
+                  {availableAmenities.map((amenity) => (
+                    <option key={amenity} value={amenity}>
+                      {amenity}
+                    </option>
+                  ))}
+                </select>
+              </label>
+            </div>
+            <div className="search-actions">
+              <button className="btn btn-dark" type="submit">
+                Search stays
+              </button>
+              <Link className="btn btn-outline-dark" href="/properties">
+                Clear filters
+              </Link>
+            </div>
+          </form>
+        </Section>
+
+        <Section
+          eyebrow="Results"
+          title="Availability signals stay attached to each property card"
+          description="The card order and booking summaries are driven by the same quote logic used later in the checkout path."
+        >
+          {activeFilters.length ? (
+            <ul className="tag-list directory-filter-list" aria-label="Active filters">
+              {activeFilters.map((filter) => (
+                <li key={filter}>{filter}</li>
+              ))}
+            </ul>
+          ) : null}
+
+          <div className="property-grid property-results-grid">
+            {results.map((result) => {
+              const property = directoryBySlug.get(result.propertySlug);
+              if (!property) return null;
+
+              return (
+                <article key={result.propertySlug} className="property-card property-result-card">
+                  {property.image ? <img className="property-card-image" src={property.image.url} alt={property.image.altText} /> : null}
+                  <div className="property-card-top">
+                    <div>
+                      <p className="footer-label">{property.area}</p>
+                      <h3>
+                        <Link href={`/properties/${result.propertySlug}`}>{result.propertyName}</Link>
+                      </h3>
+                    </div>
+                    <span className="property-price">
+                      {result.totalCents > 0
+                        ? formatPoundsFromCents(result.totalCents)
+                        : property.priceFromCents
+                          ? `From ${formatPoundsFromCents(property.priceFromCents)}/night`
+                          : 'Price on request'}
+                    </span>
+                  </div>
+
+                  <div
+                    className={`availability-pill ${
+                      hasDateSearch ? (result.available ? 'is-available' : 'is-unavailable') : ''
+                    }`}
+                  >
+                    {hasDateSearch
+                      ? result.available
+                        ? 'Available for these dates'
+                        : 'Check result details'
+                      : 'Browse property overview'}
+                  </div>
+
+                  <p>{property.summary}</p>
+                  <dl className="property-metrics">
+                    <div>
+                      <dt>Sleeps</dt>
+                      <dd>{property.sleeps}</dd>
+                    </div>
+                    <div>
+                      <dt>Bedrooms</dt>
+                      <dd>{property.bedrooms}</dd>
+                    </div>
+                    <div>
+                      <dt>Bathrooms</dt>
+                      <dd>{property.bathrooms}</dd>
+                    </div>
+                  </dl>
+
+                  <ul className="tag-list">
+                    {property.marketingTags.map((tag) => (
+                      <li key={tag}>{tag}</li>
+                    ))}
+                  </ul>
+
+                  {hasDateSearch && result.reasons.length ? (
+                    <ul className="admin-bullet-list availability-notes">
+                      {result.reasons.map((reason) => (
+                        <li key={reason}>{reason}</li>
+                      ))}
+                    </ul>
+                  ) : hasDateSearch ? (
+                    <div className="availability-list">
+                      <div className="availability-item">
+                        <strong>{result.nights} nights</strong>
+                        <span>
+                          {result.arrivalDate} to {result.departureDate}
+                        </span>
+                      </div>
+                    </div>
+                  ) : (
+                    <div className="availability-list">
+                      <div className="availability-item">
+                        <strong>{property.minStayNights} night minimum stay</strong>
+                        <span>{property.locationText}</span>
+                      </div>
+                    </div>
+                  )}
+
+                  <div className="hero-actions">
+                    <Link className="btn btn-primary" href={`/bookings/new?propertySlug=${result.propertySlug}`}>
+                      Start booking
+                    </Link>
+                    <Link className="btn btn-outline-dark" href={`/properties/${result.propertySlug}`}>
+                      View details
+                    </Link>
+                  </div>
+                </article>
+              );
+            })}
+          </div>
+
+          {results.length === 0 ? (
+            <article className="content-card empty-state-card">
+              <h3>No properties matched this combination</h3>
+              <p>
+                Try fewer filters or remove the amenity and bedroom limits first. The listing keeps your current query in
+                the URL so it is easy to adjust and retry.
+              </p>
+            </article>
+          ) : null}
+        </Section>
+      </div>
+    </>
+  );
+}
diff --git a/src/lib/properties.ts b/src/lib/properties.ts
index 2009820..f9ae4c3 100644
--- a/src/lib/properties.ts
+++ b/src/lib/properties.ts
@@ -27,6 +27,81 @@ export type PropertyDetailRecord = Prisma.PropertyGetPayload<{
   include: typeof propertyInclude;
 }>;
 
+export type FallbackPropertyDetail = {
+  id: string;
+  slug: string;
+  title: string;
+  area: string;
+  summary: string;
+  longDescription: string;
+  locationText: string;
+  sleeps: number;
+  bedrooms: number;
+  bathrooms: number;
+  petsAllowed: boolean;
+  published: boolean;
+  featured: boolean;
+  minStayNights: number;
+  checkInTime: string;
+  checkOutTime: string;
+  marketingTags: string[];
+  images: Array<{
+    id: string;
+    url: string;
+    altText: string;
+    primaryImage: boolean;
+  }>;
+  amenities: Array<{
+    amenityId: string;
+    amenity: {
+      name: string;
+    };
+  }>;
+  pricingRules: Array<{
+    id: string;
+    label: string | null;
+    basePriceCents: number;
+    weekendPriceCents: number | null;
+    guestDeltaCents: number | null;
+    validFrom: Date | null;
+    validTo: Date | null;
+  }>;
+  availability: Array<{
+    id: string;
+    startDate: Date;
+    endDate: Date;
+    reason: string;
+    notes: string | null;
+  }>;
+  testimonials: Array<{
+    id: string;
+    authorName: string;
+    content: string;
+    rating: number | null;
+  }>;
+};
+
+export type PropertyDirectoryEntry = {
+  slug: string;
+  title: string;
+  area: string;
+  summary: string;
+  locationText: string;
+  sleeps: number;
+  bedrooms: number;
+  bathrooms: number;
+  petsAllowed: boolean;
+  featured: boolean;
+  minStayNights: number;
+  marketingTags: string[];
+  image: {
+    url: string;
+    altText: string;
+  } | null;
+  priceFromCents: number | null;
+  amenities: string[];
+};
+
 function slugifyAmenity(name: string) {
   return name
     .toLowerCase()
@@ -177,3 +252,93 @@ export async function getPublishedPropertyBySlug(slug: string) {
     include: propertyInclude,
   });
 }
+
+export function buildFallbackProperty(slug: string): FallbackPropertyDetail | null {
+  const seeded = propertySeedData.find((property) => property.slug === slug);
+  if (!seeded) return null;
+
+  return {
+    id: seeded.slug,
+    slug: seeded.slug,
+    title: seeded.title,
+    area: seeded.area,
+    summary: seeded.summary,
+    longDescription: seeded.longDescription,
+    locationText: seeded.locationText,
+    sleeps: seeded.sleeps,
+    bedrooms: seeded.bedrooms,
+    bathrooms: seeded.bathrooms,
+    petsAllowed: seeded.petsAllowed,
+    published: true,
+    featured: seeded.featured,
+    minStayNights: seeded.minStayNights,
+    checkInTime: seeded.checkInTime,
+    checkOutTime: seeded.checkOutTime,
+    marketingTags: seeded.marketingTags,
+    images: seeded.images.map((image, index) => ({
+      id: `${seeded.slug}-image-${index}`,
+      url: image.url,
+      altText: image.altText,
+      primaryImage: image.primaryImage ?? index === 0,
+    })),
+    amenities: seeded.amenities.map((amenity, index) => ({
+      amenityId: `${seeded.slug}-amenity-${index}`,
+      amenity: {
+        name: amenity,
+      },
+    })),
+    pricingRules: seeded.pricingRules.map((rule, index) => ({
+      id: `${seeded.slug}-pricing-${index}`,
+      label: rule.label || null,
+      basePriceCents: rule.basePriceCents,
+      weekendPriceCents: rule.weekendPriceCents ?? null,
+      guestDeltaCents: rule.guestDeltaCents ?? null,
+      validFrom: rule.validFrom ? new Date(`${rule.validFrom}T00:00:00.000Z`) : null,
+      validTo: rule.validTo ? new Date(`${rule.validTo}T00:00:00.000Z`) : null,
+    })),
+    availability: seeded.availabilityBlocks.map((block, index) => ({
+      id: `${seeded.slug}-availability-${index}`,
+      startDate: new Date(`${block.startDate}T00:00:00.000Z`),
+      endDate: new Date(`${block.endDate}T00:00:00.000Z`),
+      reason: block.reason,
+      notes: block.notes ?? null,
+    })),
+    testimonials: seeded.testimonials.map((testimonial, index) => ({
+      id: `${seeded.slug}-testimonial-${index}`,
+      authorName: testimonial.authorName,
+      content: testimonial.content,
+      rating: testimonial.rating ?? null,
+    })),
+  };
+}
+
+export function getFallbackPropertyDirectory(): PropertyDirectoryEntry[] {
+  return propertySeedData.map((property) => {
+      const standardRate = property.pricingRules.find((rule) => !rule.validFrom && !rule.validTo) ?? property.pricingRules[0];
+      const primaryImage =
+        property.images.find((image) => image.primaryImage) ?? property.images[0] ?? null;
+
+      return {
+        slug: property.slug,
+        title: property.title,
+        area: property.area,
+        summary: property.summary,
+        locationText: property.locationText,
+        sleeps: property.sleeps,
+        bedrooms: property.bedrooms,
+        bathrooms: property.bathrooms,
+        petsAllowed: property.petsAllowed,
+        featured: property.featured,
+        minStayNights: property.minStayNights,
+        marketingTags: property.marketingTags,
+        image: primaryImage
+          ? {
+              url: primaryImage.url,
+              altText: primaryImage.altText,
+            }
+          : null,
+        priceFromCents: standardRate?.basePriceCents ?? null,
+        amenities: property.amenities,
+      };
+    });
+}
diff --git a/src/lib/site.ts b/src/lib/site.ts
index 83e798e..bfc6b68 100644
--- a/src/lib/site.ts
+++ b/src/lib/site.ts
@@ -54,6 +54,7 @@ export const site = {
 
 export const primaryNavigation = [
   { href: '/', label: 'Home' },
+  { href: '/properties', label: 'Properties' },
   { href: '/about', label: 'About' },
   { href: '/faqs', label: 'FAQs' },
   { href: '/contact', label: 'Contact' },
diff --git a/tests/e2e/home.spec.ts b/tests/e2e/home.spec.ts
index d886210..21ba11b 100644
--- a/tests/e2e/home.spec.ts
+++ b/tests/e2e/home.spec.ts
@@ -6,8 +6,9 @@ test.describe('homepage', () => {
 
     await expect(page.getByRole('heading', { name: 'Holiday Property Booking' })).toBeVisible();
     await expect(page.getByRole('navigation', { name: 'Primary' })).toBeVisible();
-    await expect(page.getByRole('link', { name: 'Explore featured stays' })).toHaveAttribute('href', '#browse');
+    await expect(page.getByRole('link', { name: 'Browse all properties' })).toHaveAttribute('href', '/properties');
     await expect(page.getByRole('link', { name: 'Contact the team' })).toHaveAttribute('href', '/contact');
+    await expect(page.getByRole('link', { name: 'Properties' })).toHaveAttribute('href', '/properties');
   });
 
   test('shows the public content sections', async ({ page }) => {
diff --git a/tests/e2e/properties.spec.ts b/tests/e2e/properties.spec.ts
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..696eff7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/e2e/properties.spec.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,34 @@
+import { expect, test } from '@playwright/test';
+
+test.describe('property directory', () => {
+  test('shows the real-data listing page from navigation', async ({ page }) => {
+    await page.goto('/');
+
+    await page.getByRole('link', { name: 'Properties' }).click();
+
+    await expect(page).toHaveURL('/properties');
+    await expect(page.getByRole('heading', { name: 'Search live stay rules before the booking form starts' })).toBeVisible();
+    await expect(page.getByRole('heading', { name: 'Coastal View Cottage' })).toBeVisible();
+    await expect(page.getByRole('link', { name: 'Start booking' }).first()).toHaveAttribute(
+      'href',
+      '/bookings/new?propertySlug=coastal-view-cottage',
+    );
+  });
+
+  test('filters properties by dates and pet-friendly toggle', async ({ page }) => {
+    await page.goto(
+      '/properties?arrivalDate=2026-07-10&departureDate=2026-07-14&adults=2&children=0&pets=1&petsAllowed=true',
+    );
+
+    await expect(page.getByRole('heading', { name: 'Orchard Barn' })).toBeVisible();
+    await expect(page.getByText('Available for these dates')).toBeVisible();
+    await expect(page.getByRole('heading', { name: 'Coastal View Cottage' })).toHaveCount(0);
+    await expect(page.getByRole('heading', { name: 'Harbour House' })).toHaveCount(0);
+  });
+
+  test('shows an empty state when filters exclude every property', async ({ page }) => {
+    await page.goto('/properties?location=harbour&bedrooms=4');
+
+    await expect(page.getByRole('heading', { name: 'No properties matched this combination' })).toBeVisible();
+  });
+});