Old and new homes – in pictures

Historic home: Lancashire. There are more traditional features than you can shake a stick at in this imposing five-bed semi in Colne. There’s a breakfast room, laundry and cellar in addition to the usual suspects, but only one family bathroom and separate toilet, so you might want to convert one of the bedrooms to prevent queues in the morning. Cost: £325,000.
Reeds Rains, 01282 380039
Photograph: Reeds Rains

New build: Devon. Part of a development still being built, this Christie-style house in Cullompton has three bedrooms, compact living and dining rooms, and you can choose from a selection of finishes for the kitchen. All the properties include gas central heating, double glazing and private parking. On the market for £162,995.
Persimmon – Merchants Walk, 01884 824031 Photograph: Persimmon

Historic home: East Sussex. This is possibly not for the superstitious among you: the terrace on offer as part of this refurbished grade II-listed mansion in Herons Ghyll is number 13. For £600,000 you get three bedrooms, stunning landscaped grounds including access to a tennis court and an outdoor pool. It’s on the edge of the Ashdown Forest too, with Buxted train station just 4.4 miles away.
Savills, 01732 808644
Photograph: Savills

New build: Hampshire. Sited at the entrance of the Lyric Place courtyard development in Lymington in the New Forest, the front of this five/six-bed house is slightly more interesting looking than your average new build. For £465,00 you get a living room, dining room, high spec kitchen and three bathrooms, two of which are en suite. Pricey maybe, but Lymington is lovely and this development is quite central.
Hamptons, 01962 710158 Photograph: Hamptons

Historic home: Northampton. This three-bed terrace offers a lot of space with two lounge areas, and is nicely presented in neutral colours. The kitchen is modern and the cooker has seven burners and a double oven – hopefully enough for even the keenest of chefs. The garden is small but secluded. On the market for £195,000.
Whites Estate Agents, 01604 300006 Photograph: Whites Estate Agents