Barnton Avenue, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH4

An exceptional semi-detached family home set within mature private gardens, offering generous and flexible accommodation with direct outlooks over adjoining woodland.

Description

68 Barnton Avenue is an impressive and rarely available semi-detached family home set within beautifully maintained private gardens, occupying a particularly attractive position backing directly onto woodland and Bruntsfield Links Golf Course beyond.

Extending to over 3,300 sq ft of well balanced accommodation (excluding garage and stores), the house offers flexible and generously proportioned living space arranged over two principal floors, designed to maximise natural light and garden outlooks.

The property is entered via a welcoming vestibule leading to a central reception hall. To the front, a spacious sitting room enjoys a pleasant garden aspect and features a traditional fireplace, creating an elegant yet comfortable everyday living space. A formal dining room also provides ideal space for entertaining, positioned conveniently close to the kitchen.

The generously proportioned kitchen/breakfast room to the rear of the property is fitted with extensive cabinetry and integrated appliances, with ample space for informal dining and direct access to the garden. A separate utility room and ground floor shower room enhance practical day-to-day living. A dedicated study/home office completes the ground floor accommodation, ideal for modern working requirements.

On the first floor, the accommodation is arranged around a central landing and comprises a superb drawing room with large windows and south westerly views of the surrounding greenery along with four well proportioned double bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from an en suite shower room, while a second bedroom also enjoys en suite facilities. The remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. Several rooms enjoy elevated views over the gardens and mature woodland beyond, contributing to a sense of privacy and tranquillity.

Externally, the house is set within established and thoughtfully landscaped gardens, laid predominantly to lawn with mature shrubs, hedging and flowering borders providing year round interest. There are multiple seating areas ideal for outdoor entertaining. To the front, a private driveway provides excellent parking and leads to a double garage with additional storage, offering further practicality.

Overall, this is a substantial and highly adaptable family home, offering excellent privacy, direct access to open green space and outstanding potential for further enhancement, subject to the necessary consents.

Location

Barnton Avenue forms part of the highly regarded Barnton and Cammo district of northwest Edinburgh, a leafy residential area characterised by generous plots, mature woodland and immediate access to open green space. The property enjoys a particularly enviable position, backing onto expansive parkland and woodland walks, while remaining exceptionally well connected to the city.

Everyday amenities are readily available at Davidson’s Mains (approximately 1.3 miles), offering a range of independent shops, cafés and services, with further facilities at Cramond Village (1.6 miles) and Corstorphine (2.2 miles). More extensive retail and leisure options can be found at Craigleith Retail Park, located around 2 miles to the southeast.

The area is well regarded for schooling, with a number of highly sought after state and independent schools nearby. Local state schooling includes Cramond Primary School (approximately 1.2 miles) and The Royal High School (approximately 0.8 miles). Highly regarded independent options include Cargilfield Preparatory School(0.4 miles) (Fettes College (approximately 3 miles), Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools (approximately 3.5 miles) and St George’s School for Girls (approximately 3.2 miles).

The property is ideally placed for access to some of Edinburgh’s finest outdoor amenities. Cramond Shore and the River Almond coastal paths are approximately 2 miles away, while nearby golf courses include Royal Burgess Golfing Society, Bruntsfield Links Golf Course and Silverknowes Golf Course, all within a short drive. Woodland walks and cycle routes are available directly from the doorstep.

Edinburgh city centre is easily accessible, lying approximately 4 miles to the southeast, with the West End and Haymarket area reachable in around 15–20 minutes by car. Edinburgh International Airport is approximately 5 miles away, and the area benefits from regular bus services providing convenient access across the city and beyond.

Square Footage: 3,342 sq ft



Additional Info

Listing: The property is not listed and lies within the Barnton Avenue conservation area.

Fixtures and Fittings: The two pieces of ornamental garden furniture in the rear garden are excluded from the sale.