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Bishops Croft, Barningham, IP31

£475,000
In Excess Of
5 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
2 Receptions
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5 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
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Property Features

  • Substantially extended detached family home in the rural village of Barningham
  • Corner plot position at the tip of a cul-de-sac with impressive outdoor space
  • Over 1900 sq.ft of living accommodation
  • Impressive orangery with lantern windows, air conditioning/heating and integrated roof blinds
  • Five bedrooms (four doubles and a single, ideal for nursery or work from home space)
  • Recently remodelled kitchen and separate utility in high gloss handleless units
  • Integral double garage with electric roller door (rear converted into home gym area, front for storage)
  • Modern en suite shower room, family bathroom and downstairs cloakroom
  • Oak veneer internal doors and smooth skim ceiling for a modern feel
  • Plentiful driveway parking and EV charging point

Join us for Property Launch on Saturday, 20th June 2026 - call now to reserve your private viewing slot, spaces are limited! Set at the tip of a quiet cul-de-sac in the sought-after village of Barningham, this is the sort of home that immediately feels as though it has grown alongside the family who have lived here. What may once have started life as a more modest detached house has been thoughtfully extended and adapted over the years to create a home offering more than 1,900 sq.ft. of living accommodation, with the flexibility that modern family life increasingly demands.

Barningham itself remains one of those villages that people tend to discover rather than simply pass through. Surrounded by open countryside yet offering everyday essentials close at hand, it has become particularly popular with families thanks to its village atmosphere, well-regarded primary school and convenient access to both Thetford and Bury St Edmunds.

Approaching the property, the first thing that strikes you is the position. Occupying a generous corner plot at the very end of the cul-de-sac, there is a real sense of space around the house. The substantial driveway provides parking for numerous vehicles and is complemented by an EV charging point and an integral double garage, the rear section of which has been cleverly adapted as a home gym while retaining useful storage space to the front.

Stepping inside, the house feels bright, welcoming and immediately practical. Oak veneer internal doors and smooth skimmed ceilings create a more contemporary feel than many homes of a similar age, while the neutral décor throughout allows the rooms to feel calm, cohesive and ready for a new owner to make their own.

The sitting and dining room is a particularly generous space, centred around the bow window which draws natural light into the room throughout the day. Large enough to comfortably accommodate both seating and dining areas, it provides the sort of flexibility that family homes often need.

The kitchen has been remodelled in recent years and now offers a much more contemporary feel, with high gloss handleless cabinetry, integrated appliances and ample preparation space. Positioned adjacent to the utility room and downstairs cloakroom, it works exceptionally well for day-to-day family life, keeping laundry and household tasks neatly separated from the main living areas.

Yet the room that truly sets this home apart is undoubtedly the orangery.

Flooded with natural light from the impressive lantern roof above, this is the sort of space that changes character throughout the day and across the seasons. Air conditioning and heating ensure it remains comfortable year-round, while integrated roof blinds provide additional control when required. Whether used as a family room, entertaining space or somewhere simply to sit with a coffee overlooking the garden, it is easy to imagine this becoming the room everyone naturally gravitates towards. The connection between house and garden feels seamless here, creating a genuine indoor-outdoor lifestyle that many buyers are searching for but rarely find.

Upstairs, the accommodation continues to impress. There are five bedrooms in total, including four comfortable doubles (each with air conditioning/heating) and a fifth bedroom that would work equally well as a nursery, dressing room or dedicated home office. The principal bedroom has a modern en suite shower room, while the family bathroom has been attractively remodelled with contemporary tiling and fittings. The first floor provides almost 900 sq.ft. of accommodation, giving every bedroom a comfortable sense of proportion.

Outside, the plot is every bit as impressive as the house itself. Measuring approximately 50ft by 49ft at its widest points, the rear garden provides an abundance of outdoor space that is increasingly difficult to find on modern developments. Mature planting softens the boundaries and creates a pleasant sense of privacy, while the summer house offers additional versatility, whether as a hobby room, workspace or simply somewhere to escape with a book on a warm afternoon.

Overall, this is a home that offers far more than the headline figures suggest. The combination of village setting, generous accommodation, extensive parking, flexible living space and impressive orangery creates something that will appeal to a wide range of buyers. For growing families seeking a balance between countryside living and practical day-to-day convenience, it is easy to see why this property stands out from the crowd.

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
We are obliged under the Government’s Money Laundering Regulations 2019, which require us to confirm the identity of all potential buyers who have had their offer accepted on a property. To do so, we have partnered with Lifetime Legal, a third-party service provider who will reach out to you at an agreed-upon time. They will require the full name(s), date(s) of birth and current address of all buyers - it would be useful for you to have your driving licence and passport ready when receiving this call. Please note that there is a fee of £65 (inclusive of VAT) for this service, payable directly to Lifetime Legal. Once the checks are complete, and our Condition of Sale Agreement has been signed, we will be able to issue a Memorandum of Sale to proceed with the transaction.

Porch

Entrance hall

Kitchen 11' 9" x 10' 3" (3.58m x 3.13m)

Living/Dining room 23' 1" x 12' 7" (7.04m x 3.84m)

Orangery/Garden room 13' 9" x 21' 0" (4.19m x 6.40m)

Inner hallway

Cloakroom

Utility room 11' 11" x 9' 7" (3.64m x 2.92m)

First floor landing

Principal bedroom 14' 9" x 12' 8" (4.49m x 3.87m)

En suite

Bedroom two 10' 7" x 15' 11" (3.22m x 4.86m)

Bedroom three 13' 5" x 1145' 0" (4.08m x 349.00m)

Bedroom four 9' 6" x 13' 5" (2.90m x 4.09m)

Bedroom five 9' 11" x 9' 2" (3.02m x 2.79m)

Family bathroom

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