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Guide Price£675,000

Abbey Road, Flixton, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Beautifully converted eighteenth-century barn completed to an exceptional standard in 2024.
  • Approximately 2,500 sq ft of stylish, single-storey accommodation.
  • Stunning open-plan kitchen, dining and family room beneath vaulted ceilings.
  • Bespoke Wren kitchen with quartz worktops, premium integrated appliances and central island.
  • Magnificent dual-aspect sitting room with French and bi-fold doors opening onto the courtyard.
  • Three generous double bedrooms including an impressive principal suite with en-suite shower room.
  • Luxury family bathroom with freestanding bath and walk-in shower.
  • Underfloor heating and high-quality finishes throughout.
  • Sheltered central courtyard designed for outdoor entertaining.
  • Detached garage with electric roller door and adjoining powered outbuilding offering excellent versatility.

Description

A beautifully crafted conversion of a historic Suffolk barn, Starnacre Farm pairs the timeless appeal of period architecture with the comfort, efficiency and elegance of contemporary living, all set within an idyllic rural landscape. Approached along a private driveway that gently winds through open countryside, Starnacre Farm immediately conveys a sense of arrival. Originally dating back to the eighteenth century, the former agricultural barn has been transformed into an exceptional home of over 2,500 sq ft, where original character sits effortlessly alongside carefully considered modern design.

The centrepiece of the home is an impressive open-plan kitchen, dining and family space, created for both everyday living and entertaining on a grand scale. Beneath dramatic vaulted ceilings with exposed timbers, the bespoke Wren kitchen is beautifully appointed with quartz worktops, premium integrated appliances, a generous central island and handcrafted details that create a space as practical as it is striking. Whether hosting family celebrations or enjoying a quiet morning overlooking the gardens, it is a room designed to be lived in. Equally impressive is the expansive sitting room, where natural light pours through French doors and wide bi-folding doors that open directly onto the sheltered courtyard. The seamless connection between the interior and outside spaces creates an effortless flow, perfect for summer gatherings, evening drinks or simply embracing the tranquillity of the surrounding countryside.

The bedroom accommodation has been thoughtfully arranged to provide both comfort and privacy. The principal suite enjoys direct access outside and benefits from fitted wardrobes together with a luxurious en-suite shower room, creating a peaceful retreat at the end of the day. Two further generous double bedrooms are served by an elegant family bathroom featuring a freestanding bath, large walk-in shower and quality contemporary fittings.

Outside, the central courtyard provides a wonderfully sheltered entertaining space, while the surrounding gardens offer endless potential to create formal landscaping, productive vegetable gardens or simply expansive lawns for children and pets to enjoy. A detached garage with electric roller door is complemented by an adjoining outbuilding with power and lighting, presenting an excellent opportunity for a home office, fitness studio, creative workspace or ancillary accommodation, subject to the necessary permissions.

Despite its wonderfully secluded setting, the property enjoys excellent access to both Bungay and Beccles, whilst the celebrated Suffolk Heritage Coast, with destinations including Southwold and Walberswick, is within easy reach. Norwich is readily accessible for commuting, education and air travel, making this an outstanding home for those seeking a balance between rural tranquillity and modern convenience.
Flixton. Nestled within the picturesque Waveney Valley, Flixton offers an enviable countryside lifestyle where rolling farmland, quiet lanes and open skies define the landscape. Despite its peaceful setting, the village enjoys excellent connectivity, with the historic market towns of Bungay and Beccles just a short drive away, providing an excellent selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, schooling and everyday amenities. For those drawn to the coast, the sandy beaches and vibrant atmosphere of Southwold are easily reached, while Norwich offers extensive shopping, cultural attractions, rail connections and an international airport. Whether exploring the surrounding countryside, enjoying riverside walks along the Waveney or discovering the renowned Suffolk coastline, Flixton is perfectly positioned to enjoy the very best of both town and country living.

Council Tax Band: F
Local Authority - East Suffolk Council

Agent’s Note
Freehold.
The property is served by a Klargester self-pumping sewage treatment system, typically emptied every two to three years.
LPG gas is supplied via a 200-litre storage tank, generally requiring refilling once annually.
A right of way exists over part of the access leading to the property’s private driveway.

Winkworth wishes to inform prospective buyers and tenants that these particulars are a guide and act as information only. All our details are given in good faith and believed to be correct at the time of printing but they don’t form part of an offer or contract. No Winkworth employee has authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property. All fixtures and fittings, whether fitted or not are deemed removable by the vendor unless stated otherwise and room sizes are measured between internal wall surfaces, including furnishings. The services, systems and appliances have not been tested, and no guarantee as to their operability or efficiency can be given.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-08-04

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
61 D
81 B

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 20% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Earsham Church of England Primary Academy1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    65
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Edmund's Catholic Primary School2.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    60
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Bungay Primary School2.4 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    237
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    99
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy3.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    65
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Bungay High School2 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    922
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)5.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 16
    Pupils
    824
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Sir John Leman High School6.5 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,404
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Beccles High School7.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    182
    Type
    Free schools
  • Hobart High School7.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    673
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Bungay, Bungay2.4 miles
Lidl Harleston, Harleston, Norfolk4.8 miles
Co-op Harleston, Harleston, Norfolk4.9 miles

GP surgery

Bungay Medical Centre2.2 miles

Pharmacy

Boots2.3 miles

Hospital

Beccles Hospital6.7 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Brampton (Suffolk) Rail Station6 miles

Nearest bus stop

St Felix Rise0.7 miles

Typical drive times

Bungay9 min · 3.6 miles
Beccles18 min · 8.8 miles
Harleston11 min · 5.9 miles
Halesworth18 min · 8.2 miles
Norwich (city)36 min · 20 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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