Old and new

Historic home: Hertfordshire. Built in the 1700s, this was once a baker’s cottage in Hunsdon and comes with exposed beams, oak flooring and a garden with a bridge to cross the village stream that runs through it. It has two bedrooms and a converted loft, while parking is on the quiet high street. Nearby Hunsdon House was the childhood home of each of Henry VIII’s three children (Princesses Mary and Elizabeth and Prince Edward). Cost: £249,995. Jonathan Hunt, 01920 411090 Photograph: Jonathan Hunt Historic home: Devon. Willow Tree Cottage in Shute has everything you would expect from a chocolate box property: a thatched roof, wooden beams, stone fireplaces, plenty of room (four bedrooms and three receptions) and a landscaped garden. The cottage dates from the 17th century and is grade II-listed, but has been overhauled in recent years. It stands in the Umborne Valley, 22 miles from Exeter and three miles from Colyton, where the grammar school is one of the best performing in the country. Yours for £695,000. Symonds & Sampson, 01297 33122 Photograph: Symonds & Sampson New build: Yorkshire. If you haven’t heard of the picturesque Yorkshire Dales village of Grassington, you soon will have: it is the subject of new reality TV show The Village, which will see couples compete for the prize of a house. But if you don’t fancy that kind of exposure this one-bed flat would give you a prime spot in the centre of town. It is located on the ground floor and comes with underfloor heating, an electronically controlled security gate and a covered balcony. Yours for £149,995. Dacre, Son & Hartley, 01756 701010 Photograph: Dacre, Son & Hartley New build: East Sussex. Eastbourne may be famed for its older residents but there is nothing ancient about this £499,950 two-bed flat on Hamilton Quay. It has a contemporary feel and includes a whirlpool bath and a 39ft sun terrace overlooking the marina – perfect for catching cool sea breezes on a hot day. If sailing isn’t your thing there are plenty of other sporting amenities nearby including four golf courses and a leisure centre that offers cricket, bowls and croquet. Taylor Tofts, 01825 767606 Photograph: Taylor Tofts Dream home: East Yorkshire. Got a spare £1.65m? Then take a look at this 10-bedder. High Hall in the village of Etton, near Beverley, comes with four acres of landscaped grounds and an annexe with leisure facilities including a gym, swimming pool and squash court. It was built by the Grimston family in 1756 and remained with them until 1927. In recent times it hosted the celebration for the official opening of the nearby Humber Bridge. Carter Jonas, 01904 558200 Photograph: Carter Jonas