27 Newmills Road, Balerno, Edinburgh, EH14 5SU

With a mid-20th-century suburban design promising abundant space and light, the home boasts generous room sizes and large picture windows, whilst tasteful neutral decor and contemporary finishes

Exclusive suburban setting in leafy Balerno Superb local amenities, including transport links and top-ranking schools Generously proportioned detached home on a corner plot Bright neutral interiors enjoying contemporary styling Excellent versatility for modern family living 

Offering a spacious and functional family home in highly desirable Balerno, this four-bedroom detached house is ideal for those seeking a relaxed village lifestyle while remaining in easy reach of the capital. The appealing property sits on an expansive corner plot with attractive mature gardens that are secure and southwest-facing to the rear, alongside ample private parking with a driveway and attached double garage.

With a mid-20th-century suburban design promising abundant space and light, the home boasts generous room sizes and large picture windows, whilst tasteful neutral decor and contemporary finishes bring the interiors stylishly up to date. Modern family life is exceptionally well catered for with multiple living spaces and bathroom facilities, offering flexibility and convenience alongside plentiful built-in storage. Surrounded by leafy greenery and served by good local amenities, including top-ranking schools, the village of Balerno — now a suburb of Edinburgh — is a highly sought after destination with excellent connectivity to the city centre and bypass.

A storm porch and bright vestibule provide a practical entrance to the home, where the hall features useful storage, a convenient WC cloakroom, and stairs to the first floor. It is an airy, fully carpeted space that creates an inviting first impression.

Also benefiting from comfortable carpeting, the three reception rooms include an elegantly accented family room, offering excellent versatility as a playroom, home office, or snug, and a comfortably sized living room featuring a focal living flame fire and French doors into a southwest-facing dining room. The dining room flows naturally into the kitchen and onto the garden, completing a convivial ground-floor layout well suited for everyday family living and relaxed entertaining.

Enjoying a southwest-facing garden outlook, the kitchen is an exceptionally well-appointed space centred around a seating peninsula for casual breakfasts and morning coffee. Shaker-style cabinets in ivory white are paired with dove-grey metro tiling, plus generous workspace and flooring in matching warm wood tones. Appliances comprise a semi-integrated tall fridge freezer and a fully integrated dishwasher, double oven, and induction hob with a feature chimney-style hood.

A bright adjoining utility room provides a discreet laundry area with garden access and freestanding white goods comprising a washing machine and tumble dryer.

The first-floor principal bedroom is softly carpeted and comes with a wealth of fitted storage, including wall-to-wall wardrobes. A bright, stylish shower room, with further vanity storage, completes this comfortable retreat.

Also upstairs and carpeted are three further well-proportioned bedrooms ensuring ample space for family and guests. The two garden-facing bedrooms boast built-in wardrobes.

In addition to the downstairs WC and principal en-suite, there is a well-equipped family bathroom on the first floor. The bright, modern bathroom includes a bath, a separate shower, and excellent storage for toiletries.

Neatly lawned gardens frame the property, with established shrubbery and flower borders adding colour and visual appeal. The sizeable rear garden is enclosed and faces southwest, presenting a safe, sun-drenched space for family time and alfresco entertaining. A front driveway leads to an attached double garage, providing extra parking and storage.

Extras: All fitted flooring, light fixtures, appliances, and most window coverings are included in the sale.