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7 bed house for sale Higher Woodfield Road, Torquay, TQ1

Guide Price

£2,000,000

Added on 26/09/2026

Type: Detached
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 8
Size: £247 per sq ft
Tenure: Freehold

Key features

Grade II listed Victorian villa dating to circa 1834
Former residence of renowned ceramicist Herbert Minton
Exceptional original features including rare encaustic Minton tiles
Extensive and versatile accommodation across main house, apartment & coach house
Six elegant reception rooms including conservatory and orangery
Five bedrooms within the main residence, with multiple en-suites
Private, landscaped Mediterranean-style gardens with rose garden and mature planting
Heated swimming pool (approx. 35’ x 17’) with year-round use
Gated driveway, ample parking, EV charger, garages and cellar with wine storage
Prime Torquay location offering privacy, lifestyle appeal and income potential

About this property

INTRODUCTION

Occupying a private position on Higher Woodfield Road in the heart of Torquay, Mintons is an exceptional Grade II listed Victorian residence, dating back to circa 1834 and steeped in rich heritage. Once owned by the renowned industrialist Herbert Minton—whose pioneering work in ceramics and porcelain influenced design across the world and was ordered by Queen Victoria—the home carries a legacy that is both rare and remarkable.

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Price guide

34 comparables · within 2.9 miles

Priced above 97% of the 5+ bed houses for sale nearby right now.

This home, £2,000,000 Median £500,000 · £308,000 – £902,500

Per square foot

£247 18% over

5+ bed houses nearby £209

Compared with 34 5+ bed houses for sale within 2.9 miles, on the market now or already under offer. The range is the middle 80% of their asking prices.

Location

Higher Woodfield Road, Torquay, TQ1

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £2,000,000

£1m £3m

Deposit10% £200,000

£0 £2m

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £1,800,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £400,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.