Old and new homes – in pictures

New build: London. The Boreal Gardens development is a mixture of townhouses and one-, two- and three-bed apartments close to the popular shopping and restaurant area of Abbeville Road, just 10 minutes walk from Clapham Common. This two-bedder, on the market for £330,000, is also within easy walking distance of Clapham Common and Clapham South tube stations.
Savills, 020 7871 4409
Photograph: Savills

New build: Worcester. This two-bed flat in the Diglis area is just a few minutes walk from the city centre and could prove a great first-time purchase. It is available on a shared-ownership basis, and based on an asking price of £154,000 the minimum 25% share would cost you £38,500. Inside is an open-plan kitchen and living area, while outside you get allocated parking in a secure gated area.
Orbit Homes, 0843 470 3177
Photograph: Orbit Homes

Historic home: Edinburgh. This £425,000 three-bed Morningside residence might be a purpose built upper floor villa, but it still has access to its own garden and garage. The rooms – two receptions, three double bedrooms and a conservatory – are a decent size, and there’s a good selection of state and private schools nearby.
CKD Galbraith, 0131 240 6960
Photograph: CKD Galbraith

Historic home: South Ayrshire. Four-bed Glenside is ideal for those who want to get away from it all. This 1930s cottage is in the rolling valley of the river Stinchar, with the Galloway forest park to the south and beautiful beaches to the north and west. The nearest village, Colmonell, is a mile away where you can catch a train to the former coastal fishing town of Girvan. It would make a great holiday home with rental potential. Yours for £145,000.
CKD Galbraith, 01292 430034
Photograph: CKD Galbraith

Historic home: Norfolk. Prices for coastal properties here have reached astronomical heights thanks to hedge fund managers looking for weekend bolt holes. But look inland slightly and you can still find value for money. This traditional flint and sandstone cottage in Bircham Newton has been stunningly restored to make the most of its many original features, and is on the market for £550,000. It has three bedrooms, a large kitchen with separate utility room, and a stunning sitting room. There’s also a separate annexe with sitting room-cum bedroom and shower room.
Sowerbys, 01328 730340
Photograph: Sowerbys