Houses vary. I tend to like the look of older ones myself. I have never lived in a big house. My parents' house is three bedrooms, but they're small bedrooms.

New houses [[like new cars) need less maintenance, but you do pay for it in the price. New houses also don't necessarily look as good as older ones. I guess it depends on what your tastes and needs are.

In general I prefer older, smaller houses over new ones.