property, homes and houses for sale in Juniper Green

Juniper Green is a residential suburb on the south-western outskirts of Edinburgh. It lies on the Water of Leith, mostly to the north of the A70, between Currie to the south-west and the Edinburgh ring road. South of Juniper Green is a patchwork of green fields and views of the beautiful Pentland Hills. To the north is the suburb of Baberton and a superb 18-hole golf course. The settlement of Juniper Green is first mentioned in the Kirk records of Colinton in 1707. In 1920, Juniper Green was officially absorbed into the City of Edinburgh but remains a distinct, semi-rural, community.

If you are looking for property for sale in Juniper Green offering 2 or 3 bedrooms, there are post-war semi-detached houses and detached bungalows. Estate agents in Juniper Green also represent new-build detached houses offering 4 bedrooms, and a few older houses with large gardens. For details of flats for sale in Juniper Green and information regarding all available property, please contact Juniper Green estate agents.

Amenities for Juniper Green properties

Juniper Green Primary School was built in 1976 and is non-denominational. It has about 480 pupils and 15 classes. Older children in Juniper Green travel about a mile to Currie Community High School. Currie is also home to Heriot-Watt University’s Riccarton Campus. Juniper Green lives up to its name and is green and spacious, with plenty of local shops, a supermarket, a post office, and facilities for bowls, golf and tennis. Further amenities are available in neighbouring Currie, and the centre of Edinburgh is only 5 miles away. To the south of Juniper Green are the Pentland Hills that are much enjoyed by mountain-bikers and hill-walkers.

Transport in Juniper Green

Juniper Green rail commuters to Edinburgh and Glasgow are served by the railway station in Curriehill. By road, Juniper Green is served by bus route 44 to Currie and Balerno; and to Princes Street, Willowbrae, Musselburgh, Wallyford, Prestopans, Tranent, Pencaitland, and Haddington. Edinburgh Airport is about 6 miles to the north-west.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Juniper Green, which is covered by postcode EH14, you may also like to consider Currie, Balerno, Kirknewton, Newbridge, Penicuik, Loanhead, and Bonnyrigg.