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
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
- Ask Agent
- Sewerage
- Mains
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
- Ask Agent
- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- 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
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
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.
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