Lovely detached 16th c. Devon country hideaway

A lovely detached hideaway, dating from the 16th century, situated next to the pretty churchyard at High Bray, a hamlet that lies above the picturesque village of Brayford in North Devon Set in a beautiful, remote rural community close to the western edge of Exmoor, Old Church House is surrounded by  magnificent countryside. Ideally located for access to Exmoor's spectacular moorland and coastline with the sandy beaches of  Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe an easy 30-40 minute drive away. Overflowing with original character features including oak beams, stone fireplaces and multi pane windows throughout, Old Church House is a comfortable, traditionally furnished period house. As with many houses of this era there are some uneven floors, low ceilings and beams in parts (the lowest beam is 1.78mx/5ft 10" and the lowest ceiling at 1.96m/6ft 5" – both in the kitchen). The front door leads into the central hallway with a bench seat/shoe rack perfect for muddy shoes, useful downstairs toilet and cloakroom space. Off the hallway is a spacious living room with an attractive beamed fireplace housing a wood burning stove, comfy seating to take advantage of the many books provided and views out onto the front garden or to the churchyard at the rear. The well-equipped dual aspect kitchen features a large kitchen table, oak units, large butler sink, electric cooker and hob and wood burning stove. The kitchen door leads onto to the garden and can also be used for external access. Upstairs the galleried landing and the higher ceilings give a spacious feel. The three bedrooms are traditionally furnished in a mix of styles and are served by a family bathroom. Outside and to the front is a cottage style garden, while a small terraced area to the side is ideal for a relaxing drink. To the rear, bordered by a low wall, a bench seat in the churchyard catches the afternoon sun. Perfect for walkers and families alike Old Church House offers a relaxing and comfortable base from which to explore this beautiful area. Guests will have use of the entire house and front garden patio area Old Church House sits beside the pretty churchyard in High Bray, a tiny village high above Brayford, close to the western edge of Exmoor National Park in a peaceful and remote rural setting surrounded by farmland. There are numerous walks from the house (Ordnance Survey Explorer OL9 covers the area), including the steep downhill path through open fields into Brayford where you can enjoy spectacular views of the immediate area; a pretty lane through farm and woodland offering views of Dartmoor in the distance and a section of The Tarka Trail a major walking route, which runs through Brayford. Brayford village hosts various community events and services including a Farmer’s Market, a visiting Fish & Chip van and the Duck Race, while All Saints Church at High Bray host social events as well as services. Further afield, Exmoor's spectacular moorland and the villages of Porlock, Exford, Lynton and Lynmouth, are all within a scenic 45-50 minute drive from the house. The sandy beaches of Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe an easy 30-40 minute drive away and the rocky coves at Combe Martin, Heddon’s Mouth and Woody Bay are within a 30 minute drive. The nearest town for groceries, petrol and a supermarket is South Molton (9 miles away), and a small village shop in Bratton Fleming (5 miles away) which is great for emergencies. Brayford itself hosts an occasional farmers market. The nearest pub, The Poltimore Arms, is 2.5 miles out of the village. Barnstaple, about 10 miles away, has a variety of supermarkets, cinema, swimming pool, tennis centre, museum and cycle hire. For walkers the house is located on the Tarka Trail North and close to the Two Moors Way and the South West Coast Path There is choice of beaches - the closest is the small sheltered cove at Combe Martin, about 20 minutes drive away, which is great for rock-pooling, kayaking and paddle boarding. The larger surfing beaches of Woolacombe, Croyde and Westward Ho! are about 35-45 minutes away by car. Pets are welcome for a charge of £30 per pet per stay