Living in the heart of a community is an appealing idea, and if it’s one that drives your search for your next home then this house could be the answer.

The recently-built semi is in Church Way, Milton, almost in the centre of Portsea Island and in the heart of things with regard to all that goes on around it.

There are good local facilities and transport links while the modern construction and remaining eight years on its new home warranty should give reassurance that there shouldn’t be any big or unexpected repair bills in the offing.

Clever design of the wall dividing the kitchen from the sitting room means the door into the sitting room doesn’t have a big impact on how furniture is laid out to avoid it, thereby maximising space. The south-facing French windows for the sitting room, set in glass side panels to maximise natural light, open onto a large patio which in turn leads to the lawn, all enclosed by tall panel fencing for privacy.

In the kitchen there’s extensive gleaming white cabinets with plentiful work surface and a selection of built-in appliances, among them a dishwasher and washing machine, integrated fridge freezer, and eye-level stainless steel oven.

The first floor family bathroom is complemented by a ground floor cloakroom while the master bedroom has an en-suite shower rom. The other two bedrooms are equipped with built-in wardrobes behind sliding doors.

Guide price is £298,250 (EPC Band B   ). For more information, contact Town and Country Southern on 023 93 277 288 or email sales@townandcountrysouthern.co.uk<