Three bed family houses under £250,000 for sale

Finding the perfect family home doesn’t have to break the bank. Across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, the Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway, there are a wide range of three-bedroom houses available for under £250,000 - ideal for growing families, first-time buyers looking for extra space, or anyone in search of a comfortable home with room to spare.

Whether you’re looking for a traditional terraced house in a vibrant community, a modern semi-detached home with a garden for the kids to play in, or a spacious flat with excellent transport links and local amenities, the market offers something to suit a variety of lifestyles and budgets. Many of these properties come with added family-friendly benefits such as private outdoor space, multiple bathrooms, driveway parking, or proximity to schools and parks.

The £250,000 price point remains a popular benchmark for buyers seeking value without compromising on size or location. These homes present a great opportunity for getting a first foot on the property ladder or upsizing to accommodate your growing family, without stretching your finances.

We’ve rounded up a selection of fantastic three-bed properties currently on the market - all advertised under £250,000. From charming cottages in quieter corners of the country to modern homes in up-and-coming commuter towns, this list proves that spacious, family-ready living can still be affordable in today’s market.

Take a look below to discover the latest homes for sale and find inspiration for your next move...

Three-bed family houses under £250,000 for sale in Edinburgh

65 Cleekim Drive, Newcraighall, Edinburgh, EH15 3QP

3 bed terraced house for sale in Newcraighall

  • 65 Cleekim Drive, Newcraighall, Edinburgh, EH15 3QP
  • Offers Over £225,000
  • Energy rating: C
  • Selling agent: Warners (ESPC Chartered Firm)

38 West Pilton Drive, Edinburgh, EH4 4HS

3 bed end terraced house for sale in Pilton

  • 38 West Pilton Drive, Edinburgh, EH4 4HS
  • Offers Over £225,000
  • Energy rating: C
  • Selling agent: Sturrock Armstrong & Thomson (ESPC Chartered Firm)

128 Gilmerton Dykes Road, Edinburgh, EH17 8PE

3 bed semi-detached house for sale in Gilmerton

  • 128 Gilmerton Dykes Road, Edinburgh, EH17 8PE
  • Fixed Price £245,000
  • Energy rating: C
  • Selling agent: Deans (ESPC Chartered Firm)

Three-bed family houses under £250,000 for sale in East Lothian

6 Hunter Steading, Innerwick, EH42 1SR

3 bed mews house for sale in Innerwick

  • 6 Hunter Steading, Innerwick, EH42 1SR
  • Offers Over £200,000
  • Energy rating: E
  • Selling agent: Paris Steele (ESPC Chartered Firm)

128 South Seton Park, Port Seton, EH32 0BN

3 bed semi-detached house for sale in Port Seton

  • 128 South Seton Park, Port Seton, EH32 0BN
  • Fixed Price £225,000
  • Energy rating: D
  • Selling agent: Warners (ESPC Chartered Firm)

33 Blink O'Forth, Prestonpans, EH32 9GA

3 bed terraced house for sale in Prestonpans

  • 33 Blink O'Forth, Prestonpans, EH32 9GA
  • Offers Over £225,000
  • Energy rating: C
  • Selling agent: MOV8 (ESPC Chartered Firm)

Three-bed family houses under £250,000 for sale in Fife

16 Pennyacre Court, Springfield, Cupar, KY15 5UL

3 bed detached bungalow for sale in Cupar

  • 16 Pennyacre Court, Springfield, Cupar, KY15 5UL
  • Offers Over £210,000
  • Energy rating: C
  • Selling agent: Thorntons (ESPC Chartered Firm)

62 Meldrum Court, Dunfermline, KY11 4XS

3 bed end terraced house for sale in Dunfermline

  • 62 Meldrum Court, Dunfermline, KY11 4XS
  • Offers Over £185,000
  • Energy rating: C
  • Selling agent: Morgans (ESPC Chartered Firm)

6 Tavern Cottages, Hill of Beath, Cowdenbeath, KY4 8DN

3 bed terraced house for sale in Hill of Beath

  • 6 Tavern Cottages, Hill of Beath, Cowdenbeath, KY4 8DN
  • Offers Over £180,000
  • Energy rating: D
  • Selling agent: Maloco Mowat Parker (ESPC Chartered Firm)

Three-bed family houses under £250,000 for sale in Midlothian

19 Hawthornden Gardens, Bonnyrigg, EH19 2BW

3 bed end terraced house for sale in Bonnyrigg

  • 19 Hawthornden Gardens, Bonnyrigg, EH19 2BW
  • Offers Over £240,000
  • Energy rating: D
  • Selling agent: Neilsons (ESPC Chartered Firm)

27 Easter Langside Drive, Dalkeith, EH22 2FR

3 bed terraced house for sale in Dalkeith

  • 27 Easter Langside Drive, Dalkeith, EH22 2FR
  • Offers Over £240,000
  • Energy rating: B
  • Selling agent: MOV8 (ESPC Chartered Firm)

27 Glaskhill Terrace, Penicuik, EH26 0EQ

3 bed semi-detached house for sale in Penicuik

  • 27 Glaskhill Terrace, Penicuik, EH26 0EQ
  • Offers Over £195,000
  • Energy rating: D
  • Selling agent: Ralph Sayer (ESPC Chartered Firm)

Three-bed family houses under £250,000 for sale in West Lothian

5 Chestnut Grove, Bo'Ness, EH51 0PJ

3 bed semi-detached house for sale in Bo'ness

  • 5 Chestnut Grove, Bo'Ness, EH51 0PJ
  • Offers Over £208,000
  • Energy rating: C
  • Selling agent: Monarch Legal

33 Poynters Road, , Broxburn, EH52 5ED

3 bed terraced house for sale in Broxburn

  • 33 Poynters Road, , Broxburn, EH52 5ED
  • Offers Over £245,000
  • Energy rating: B
  • Selling agent: McEwan Fraser (ESPC Chartered Firm)

10 Old School Court, West Calder, EH55 8FF

3 bed semi-detached house for sale in West Calder

  • 10 Old School Court, West Calder, EH55 8FF
  • Offers Over £240,000
  • Energy rating: B
  • Selling agent: Gilson Gray (ESPC Chartered Firm)

Three-bed family houses under £250,000 for sale in the Scottish Borders

1 Store Close, Bank Street, Galashiels, TD1 1EP

3 bed end terraced house for sale in Galashiels

  • 1 Store Close, Bank Street, Galashiels, TD1 1EP
  • Guide Price £140,000
  • Energy rating: E
  • Selling agent: Cullen Kilshaw

9 Dundock Drive, Coldstream, TD12 4FA

3 bed semi-detached house for sale in Coldstream

  • 9 Dundock Drive, Coldstream, TD12 4FA
  • Offers Over £245,000
  • Energy rating: B
  • Selling agent: Hastings (ESPC Chartered Firm)

26 Wellogate Place, , Hawick, TD9 9JG

3 bed terraced house for sale in Hawick

  • 26 Wellogate Place, Hawick, TD9 9JG
  • Offers Over £170,000
  • Energy rating: D
  • Selling agent: McEwan Fraser (ESPC Chartered Firm)

Three-bed family houses under £250,000 for sale in Dumfries & Galloway

Barlanrig, Ringford, Castle Douglas, DG7 2AL

3 bed detached house for sale in Ringford

  • Barlanrig, Ringford, Castle Douglas, DG7 2AL
  • In The Region Of £220,000
  • Energy rating: C
  • Selling agent: Gillespie Gifford & Brown

3 Union Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4JF

3 bed terraced house for sale in Kirkcudbright

  • 3 Union Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4JF
  • Guide Price £210,000
  • Energy rating: D
  • Selling agent: Williamson & Henry

The Sheiling, Balmaclellan, Castle Douglas, DG7 3QF

3 bed detached bungalow for sale in Balmaclellan

  • The Sheiling, Balmaclellan, Castle Douglas, DG7 3QF
  • Offers Over £230,000
  • Energy rating: D
  • Selling agent: Cavers & Co. (ESPC Chartered Firm)