Old and new homes – pictures

Historic home: West Yorkshire. It is slightly unfortunate to be in the middle of nowhere yet still live in a semi-detached house. Still, the four-bed Cut Edge Barn in Barkisland, near Halifax, is incredibly pretty with a simple cream, stone and wooden interior. The low windows in the bedrooms are great for looking out of while lying in bed, meaning you can make the most of the rural views with no effort at all. Yours for £395,000.
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Photograph: VG Estate Agent

New build: Dorset. This warm-looking £500,000 stone house in Dorchester was built on the footprint of an old property about six years ago, but it still looks in box-fresh condition. It has five double bedrooms, underfloor heating, a lovely American oak staircase and unimpaired views over the countryside. The only downside is that it’s within earshot of the A35.
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Photograph: Fox & Sons

Historic home: Hertfordshire. The garden is a bit on the under-developed side, and it might be a bit tricky to hang pictures on the bedroom walls, but if you are looking for character this three-bed cottage in Litlington, Royston, has it in bucket loads. Original features include a large inglenook fireplace, thatched roof and more beams than a gymnasium. On the market for £450,000.
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Photograph: Marshalls

New build: Essex. The windows and Georgian-style frontage might look old, but this four-bed semi in Cornelius Vale, Chelmsford, was actually built at the turn of this century. The ground floor consists of a utility room and study (or bedroom) with en suite shower room, while the kitchen and living room are on the first floor. The rooms, though making good use of light, are pretty snug.
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Photograph: Beresfords

Historic home: Greater London. In times of yore Surbiton was a hot bed of prostitutes and the occult. This clearly has had no ill effect on property prices: this two-bed, first floor flat in one of the sought after roads leading to the river Thames is on the market for a hefty £365,000. It comprises a large and light reception room, decent sized bedrooms and a modern kitchen and bathroom. It has no onwards chain.
Click here or call Hawes & Co, 020 3318 7436
Photograph: Hawes & Co