Alderburn, 187 Mayfield Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3BA

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Property Description

187 Mayfield Road is a substantial and characterful 1930s detached villa, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a family home of scale, presence, and charm. Set on a prominent corner plot, the property combines elegant period architecture with generous landscaped mature gardens, extensive frontage, and excellent potential for further enhancement or development, subject to the relevant consents.

A welcoming vestibule opens into a generous central hallway, setting the tone for the home’s sense of scale. To the rear, a bright family room with double doors leads directly onto the garden, and further double doors connect through to the spacious kitchen/living/dining area - a superb everyday living space with garden views. The kitchen is well fitted with integrated appliances, and a side door gives access to the terraced patio area and garden.

At the front of the house, the elegant bay-windowed living room features a central fireplace and offers generous proportions. A further bay-windowed reception room, with gas fire, provides excellent flexibility — ideal as a formal dining room, additional sitting room, or even a fourth bedroom. A guest WC completes the ground floor.
On the first floor, a broad landing with feature window and seating area enjoys an outlook over the south-west facing garden. The principal bedroom is impressive in scale and includes a luxury ensuite bathroom with separate shower. Two further large double bedrooms lie to the side and rear, served by a contemporary shower room.

The attic is fully floored and accessed via a Ramsay ladder, providing excellent storage useful family space, currently used as a home office/den.

Key Features

• Handsome detached villa dating from the 1930s
• Prime corner plot with excellent outlook and privacy
• Flexible family accommodation with scope to extend into the attic (subject to relevant consents)
• Retained period features including bay windows, cornicing, and timber detailing
• Expansive rear garden offering privacy and scope for further landscaping
• Impressive approach with gated entrance, driveway, and detached double garage
• Prime South Edinburgh location, close to excellent schools, transport links, and green spaces
• Planning permission has been granted to erect a three-bedroom dwelling in one of the garden areas. Planning reference number 25/02235/FUL:

Please visit Edinburgh Planning Portal for further information: 25/02235/FUL | To subdivide the property and erect a new two storey three bed dwelling with associated access and landscaping (as amended). | 187 Mayfield Road Edinburgh EH9 3BA

More Details

EPC: D
Council Tax Band: H
Tenure: Freehold

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