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Guide Price£275,000

The Sack Needles, Barningham, Bury St. Edmunds

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • CHAIN FREE for a smooth purchase
  • Grade II listed former flour mill conversion
  • Wealth of period features
  • Versatile accommodation
  • Well appointed kitchen
  • Garage and parking
  • Landscaped rear garden
  • Easy access to amenities

Description

Forming part of an impressive Grade II listed conversion of a former flour mill, this charming village home occupies a desirable position within the heart of Barningham. Beautifully arranged over three floors, the property effortlessly blends an abundance of period character with tasteful modern finishes, offering versatile accommodation alongside a landscaped garden, private parking and a garage en bloc. Immaculately presented throughout and offered with no onward chain, this unique home enjoys a stunning village setting and retains many original architectural features.

The property is entered via a welcoming entrance hall with oak flooring and staircase rising to the upper floors. A versatile reception area provides an ideal space for formal dining, a home office or cosy snug and flows naturally into the kitchen/breakfast room. Undoubtedly the heart of the home, the kitchen is thoughtfully fitted with an extensive range of units and generous preparation surfaces, complemented by integrated appliances including an electric oven and induction hob, together with space for a washing machine. An exposed brick feature wall and bespoke wooden dining surface create a characterful space for everyday dining and entertaining. A stable door opens directly onto the rear garden, extending the living space outdoors and providing the perfect setting for relaxation and al fresco dining. To the first floor, a spacious landing with useful built-in storage leads to the elegant sitting room, where exposed timbers and oak flooring combine to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The second bedroom is equally appealing, featuring painted brickwork, built-in wardrobe storage and a rear aspect window overlooking the garden. Completing this floor is a well-appointed bathroom fitted with a panelled bath and shower over, vanity wash basin, concealed cistern WC and quality fittings throughout.

Occupying the entirety of the second floor, the principal bedroom serves as a peaceful retreat, enhanced by a striking vaulted ceiling, exposed timber flooring and a private cloakroom. This impressive room combines character and practicality, showcasing the property's heritage whilst providing comfortable and well-balanced accommodation.

Benefiting from electric central heating via an electric boiler and radiators, this distinctive home represents a rare opportunity to acquire an exceptionally well-presented period property in one of Suffolk's most desirable village locations.

Outside - Externally, the property is approached via a shared brick-paved driveway leading to the front garden, which is enhanced by an attractive assortment of established planting. The property further benefits from allocated parking and a single garage en bloc, complete with power and lighting. The beautifully landscaped rear garden has been thoughtfully designed to provide a variety of seating and entertaining areas, including a generous paved terrace, decorative shingle beds, established planted borders and an attractive grey flint seating area. A pedestrian gate provides convenient access towards the garage, while the overall setting offers a wonderful degree of privacy and enjoyment throughout the seasons.

Location - Situated in the picturesque village of Barningham, this charming property enjoys a peaceful rural setting while remaining conveniently accessible to Diss, Bury St Edmunds and Norwich. Occupying a delightful position in the heart of the village, the house is just a short walk from a range of local amenities, including a village shop and post office, primary school, church and traditional public house. Barningham is a highly regarded Suffolk village located approximately 12 miles north-east of Bury St Edmunds, a historic market town offering an excellent range of shopping, leisure, educational and everyday facilities. The market town of Diss lies approximately 11 miles to the east and provides an extensive range of amenities together with a mainline railway station offering regular services to London Liverpool Street, making the village an attractive option for commuters. The combination of idyllic countryside surroundings and convenient access to larger towns makes this an exceptionally desirable and well-connected location.

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Services - Mains electricity and water. Heating: electric boiler to radiators
Private drainage which has been adopted by Anglian Water
Service charge is £200 per annum for communal areas.
Council Tax: Mid Suffolk Band: C
Broadband speed: Up to 1800 mbps available (Source Ofcom)
Mobile phone signal for: EE, Three, Vodafone and O2 (Source Ofcom)
Flood Risk: Very Low Risk (source gov.uk)

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
C
Date Posted
2026-10-06

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
41 E
80 C

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

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Electric Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

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

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Garage
Garden
Garden

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 Gbps

Superfast

Suitable for

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

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Limited NoneO2 Good GoodThree Limited NoneVodafone Good None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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

  • Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School471 metresOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    70
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Hopton Church of England Primary Academy1.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    46
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Stanton Primary School2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    218
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bardwell Church of England Primary School2.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    54
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy3.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    72
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Ixworth High School4.4 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    512
    Type
    Free schools
  • The Thetford Academy7.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,398
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Thurston Community College7.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,512
    Type
    Community school
  • Diss High School9.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    877
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Sybil Andrews Academy9.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    657
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* 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

Spar - Barningham, Barningham, Suffolk445 metres
Co-op Stanton, Stanton, Suffolk2.2 miles
Spar - Platinum Retail Stanton, Stanton, Suffolk2.4 miles

GP surgery

Stanton Surgery2.2 miles

Pharmacy

Ixworth Pharmacy4.5 miles

Hospital

Hartismere Hospital11 miles

Green space

Play Space108 metres

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

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Harling Road Rail Station6.8 miles

Nearest bus stop

West Wood82 metres

Typical drive times

Diss17 min · 11 miles
Thetford14 min · 8.3 miles
Attleborough23 min · 14 miles
Norwich (city)46 min · 30 miles
Bury St Edmunds20 min · 12 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

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Medium to low risk (1 in 100 to 1 in 1000)

Not at the pin: mapped about 20 metres away.

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.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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