Making the most of available light reached a new high when the suntrap window was invented.

It’s almost as good as seeing round corners as the curved design on the corners of houses maximises the light coming into the room, perfect when the property faces south and the windows in question grab late afternoon and evening light from the west.

Two suntrap windows are therefore a feature to be valued at a property for sale on the lower slopes of Portsdown Hill in Evelegh Road. And even with the confused July weather, which started with a heat wave before being overtaken by a damp chill in the air, maxing on the light was a great idea.

The house also has that other great idea, a bay window so that the drawing room can gain almost as much as the suntrap dining / family room. Living space in this great family home is further enhanced by a separate study at the far end of the L-shaped hall and a sun lounge that has been added to open out the well-fitted kitchen and make a really bright heart to the home.

On the first floor there are four bedrooms, two very generous doubles that include the master with a wall of wardrobes and suntrap window, and two well-proportioned singles. Three of the bedrooms are at the front of the house, where they have views across the rooftops towards Langstone Harbour and beyond. The bedrooms are served by a family bathroom with both a bath and a shower cubicle with a drench / rain head.

As well as a walled front garden alongside the drive which descends to a garage below the house, there is a 100 foot by 40 foot rear garden with a full width patio where central steps lead up to a raised garden with a lawn, small fish pond, seating areas and an upper garden beyond a trellis where there is a further small patio.

Guide price is £425,000 (EPC Band D). For more information, contact Town and Country Southern on 023 93 277 288 or email sales@townandcountrysouthern.co.uk<