Brayford, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32

An attractive link-detached three bedroomed stone barn conversion, enjoying a delightful courtyard setting within a pretty hilltop hamlet close to the Exmoor National Park with the benefit of fully enclosed easily managed gardens, a workshop/utility and car parking.


Potters Cottage enjoys a delightful and secure setting standing within a courtyard style arrangement of individual properties lying on the edge of the pretty hamlet of High Bray close to the Exmoor National Park. The property comprises a pretty detached former traditional stone and slate roofed barn converted in the late 1980’s to now provide well proportioned three bedroomed family accommodation affording contemporary modern living whilst retaining much of the charm and character of the original building, including timber beams, exposed stonework and some timber boarded floors.
The accommodation is centred upon an impressive open plan triple aspect living/dining room with a wood burning stove and door leading directly out to the garden. Also on the ground floor is a well fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units, integrated oven, hob, grill and sink with mixer tap, a bathroom, which comprises of WC, bath and wash hand basin.
Stairs rise to the first floor landing which has insert window shelves. On the first floor are three good-sized bedrooms. Bedroom one a good-sized double room with exposed beams, fitted wardrobe and dressing table. Bedroom two, another double room with built in wardrobes. Bedroom three, a single room with fitted wardrobes and dressing table. To complete upstairs there is a further shower room which comprises of shower cubicle, WC and wash handbasin.
For layout and approximate room measurement please see the enclosed floorplan.

The sought after and peaceful hilltop hamlet of High Bray is situated just outside the village of Brayford and is approached via a no through country lane leading to the historic Parish Church which is believed to date back to Saxon times. The complex within which the house is situated is entirely surrounded by fields. The surrounding area comprises an attractive agricultural landscape interspersed with an abundance of woodland and pretty river valleys. Brayford provides a thriving local community with many social activities and a monthly farmers market, offering a popular primary school, village hall, parish church and Methodist chapel. Public schooling is available at the renowned West Buckland School which lies about 4 miles to the south west.
The bustling North Devon market town of South Molton is approximately 8.6 miles to the south, providing a good range of local services, including shops, banks, recreational facilities, primary and secondary schooling. The larger centre of Barnstaple lies about 9.8 miles to the west affording a more extensive range of commercial, educational and recreational facilities befitting those of an important regional centre.
From South Molton the A361 North Devon link road provides easy access to Tiverton and the M5 motorway (Junction 27) with mainline Intercity rail connections available at Tiverton Parkway (London, Paddington approx. 2 hours) and international airports at Exeter and Bristol.
The surrounding picturesque North Devon countryside provides a wealth of recreational activities including walking, horse riding, cycling, fishing on the rivers Bray, Mole and Taw, hunting, shooting and golf courses at High Bullen, Barnstaple and Tiverton. Exmoor National Park is within walking distance and offers glorious moorland scenery and a section of the Tarka Trail passes within close proximity. The stunning North Devon coastline is only 17 miles away with the premier surfing beaches of Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe.

To the front of the property is a paved area for off road parking. Also to the front of the property here is a lawned area with shrubs and gravelled area. There is a pedestrian door with gated access to the rear garden. The rear garden is split level which has been designed for low maintenance. The property also has the added benefit of a separate utility/workshop.