Summary - Needham, Harleston, Suffolk, IP20 IP20 9LE
5 bed 3 bath Detached
- Former water mill with period beams and exposed brickwork
- About 2,800 sq ft across multiple levels, five bedrooms
- Vaulted reception with panoramic River Waveney views
- Private river frontage and exclusive fishing rights
- Grounds extend to circa 9 acres (stms); extensive outbuildings
- Solar panels with feed-in tariff fitted
- High flood risk; lower level left unconverted for flood safety
- Very slow broadband and above-average council tax
A rare riverside former water mill occupying about nine acres (stms), The Old Mill blends historic character with expansive country living. The principal upper-level reception is vaulted and frames panoramic views across the River Waveney and surrounding fields, creating a dramatic central living space that flows into dining and kitchen areas. Exposed brickwork, timber beams and original features remain throughout, with a galleried study and a guest suite with en suite for flexible family use.
Accommodation extends to roughly 2,800 sq ft over multiple levels, including four further double bedrooms and family bathroom facilities. The lower level is intentionally left unconverted for flood security and currently provides workshop and storage space; a watertight door, underfloor pump and existing outbuildings suggest clear opportunity to enhance or extend the usable living area subject to consent. Solar panels with a feed-in tariff are fitted, reducing running costs and supporting sustainable living.
The grounds are a major asset: lawns, meadows and private River Waveney frontage with exclusive fishing rights give genuine scope for outdoor leisure, wildlife and landscaping. A gated drive, detached garage with workshop and WC, plus further outbuildings provide substantial parking and utility space. The property sits in a quiet hamlet setting while market towns and a mainline station at Diss remain within reasonable driving distance.
Important practical points: the location is in a high flood-risk zone and the lower level is left unconverted for safety — any future development or lower-ground use must address flood resilience. Broadband speeds are very slow and council tax is above average. The house will suit buyers seeking rural privacy, historic character and scope to remodel rather than those wanting a turnkey urban property.
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