Old and new

Historic home: Leicestershire. Like many 1920s houses this three-bedder in Rothley has a wide hallway leading into light and pleasingly sized rooms. It is in perfect decorative order – you could move straight in without worrying about redecorating – and the house comes with permission for a double story extension to the side, which includes a master bedroom suite, a gym and an office area. Yours for £560,000.
House Network, 01277 509047 Photograph: House Network

Historic home: Devon. This £550,000 grade II-listed Georgian house in Newton Abbot has been the convent of the Daughters of the Holy Ghost since 1975, so while well maintained and retaining many original features, it is rather institutional and in need of new carpets. The house is enormous with nine bedrooms, a dining room and two receptions – offering potential for a bed and breakfast after substantial refurbishment.
Stags, 01803 424012 Photograph: Stags

Historic home: North Yorkshire. The setting of this six-bed house is simply stunning: it sits in an acre of land and is surrounded by rolling countryside in Kirby Grindaly, near Malton. The house itself is spacious with sitting, drawing and dining rooms, a huge kitchen, a library, a laundry room, a boot room and cellars. The owner is looking for offers in excess of £1,000,000.
Carter Jonas, 01904 211084 Photograph: Carter Jonas

New build: Hull. The Pines is a gated development on the outskirts of Hull. For £329,995 you can buy a five-bed house with two en suite bathrooms, a kitchen, sitting and dining rooms, a study, a den and a utility room. It’s just a few miles to the pretty market town of Beverley.
David Wilson Homes, 01482 238430 for brochures and appointments Photograph: David Wilson Homes

New build: Essex. The outside of this five-bedder in Leigh-on-Sea may be faux Georgian, but the interior is ultra modern with oodles of space and light. Features include an intelligent light system, a fully integrated stereo system, and satellite TV in all living and bedrooms, as well as underfloor heating throughout. It also has a south-facing garden and is sited next to the Belfairs Golf and Country Club. Yours for £1,150,000.
Savills, 01245 808532
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New build: Kent. Built in the grounds of Halstead’s Old Manor, this is one of several properties built by Ward Homes. It has four bedrooms, three bathroms, a kitchen/ family room, two receptions, a double garage and a west-facing garden. Although it is contemporary, the village of Halstead is traditional with flint cottages, a choice of pubs and, according to the estate agent, a strong sense of community. Cost: £799,995.
Savills, 01732 789700 Photograph: Savills