ALDERBURN, 187 MAYFIELD ROAD
Edinburgh EH9 3BA
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2917
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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
3
4
2
2917
Beds
Receptions
Baths
Sq Ft
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
3
4
2
2917
Beds
Receptions
Baths
Sq Ft
3
4
2
2917
Beds
Receptions
Baths
Sq Ft
Floor Plan
Ground Floor
Entrance Vestibule, Hall, Sitting Room, Family Room /Bedroom Four, WC, Living Room, Family Kitchen with Dining Area
First Floor
Principal Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom, Two Further Double Bedrooms, Shower Room
Outside Space
Private Landscaped Front & Rear Gardens, Gated Driveway allowing parking for multiple Vehicles, DoubleGarage, Greenhouse, Two Garden Sheds
Summary of Accommodation
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.
Fixtures and Fittings
Only appliances specifically mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale price. In all other aspects the treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply.
Services
Gas heating, mains water, electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).
Viewing is strictly by appointment through the relevant office listing the property;
Wemyss Place - 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH. Tel: 0131 220 4160
Edinburgh South - 47-49 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4AZ. Tel: 0131 287 7200
Viewings
Offers
Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.
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September 2025 - First Issue
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Location
Mayfield Road is one of South Edinburgh’s most sought-after addresses, offering the best of both worlds - swift access to the city centre together with a wealth of local amenities.
The area is particularly convenient for Edinburgh University, with the King’s Buildings campus and various other university facilities located within walking distance. The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France, a leading teaching hospital, is also easily reached, making the property well placed for those working in medical or academic fields.
Families benefit from an excellent choice of schooling, both state and independent, while recreational opportunities abound with The Hermitage of Braid, Blackford Hill and other open green spaces nearby.
Regular bus services provide quick access to the city centre and beyond, while the City Bypass ensures fast connections to the motorway network and Edinburgh Airport.
ALDERBURN, 187 MAYFIELD ROAD
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