This 17th century listed building could be a nature-lover’s perfect home - with three acres of land, lush countryside and the River Teign on the doorstep.

Huxbear House, in Teignbridge, was built in the 1600s and remodelled in the 1800s, and following refurbishment from the current owners displays many of its original features.

Period features of the farmhouse include a round-arched wooden doorway, original feature fireplaces and high vaulted ceilings.

The property sits in three acres of grounds, made up of a landscaped bank full of wildflowers, an area of pasture surrounded by hedges and trees and a paved terrace with a water feature.

The grounds look out over what the agent describes as “lush countryside” and the River Teign, and retain a level of privacy, with the property being at a higher elevation than any of its neighbours.

The farmhouse itself, which was built for a farmer “of some status”, consists of a deep porch and an entrance hall leading to a drawing room and a sitting room on either side, with both rooms featuring tall inglenook fireplaces with wood-burning stoves.

Also on the ground floor is an L-shaped kitchen and dining room, a boot room, a utility room and a WC.

Upstairs, there is a part-galleried landing leading to six bedrooms - two with en-suite bathrooms - and a family bathroom.

There is also a quadruple garage and a gravelled parking area.

The property has been brought to market by Knight Frank, who have listed the building at a guide price of £1,650,000.

Florence Biss of Knight Frank commented: “If you are looking for a beautiful home overlooking the Teign Valley, look no further. Huxbear House is an incredibly charming home with generous accommodation and three acres of glorious land.”