Upper Alvista

About this property

A spacious apartment with stunning views across TorbayA spacious apartment with stunning views across Torbay

Upper Alvista is a large 3 bedroom apartment occupying the whole of the upper floor of a fabulous converted 1930s detached house. It is set in its own grounds with professionally landscaped secluded gardens bordered by trees, and containing palms and a variety of shrubs.

It is located in Livermead Bay, just 180 yards from Institute beach and close to Torquay seafront and town centre. Institute Beach can accessed down a few steps at low tide.

The property benefits from sea views toward Berry Head from most rooms which have a contemporary neutral décor with high quality contemporary furniture in the lounge as well as a hand-made cherry kitchen.

It is situated in Livermead, close to Livermead Cliff Hotel with its luxury Orchid Restaurant overlooking Torbay and the harbour. About a mile away is Torquay Harbour with its shopping, restaurants, cafés and nightlife. The Living Coasts attraction is on the harbour, and Babbacombe Model Village, Bygones and Kents cavern can be reached either by car or bus.

Livermead Sands, Corbyn’s Beach and Torre Abbey sands are a short walk away, as is the medieval Torre Abbey, which has recently been extensively restored. Hollicombe Beach is 5 minutes’ walk west, and Preston Sands is a little further on.

The property benefits from a two parking spaces in front of the main house.

Upper Alvista has been designed with families and couples in mind. To maintain a family friendly environment, the Owners do not accept bookings from those under the age of 21, whether couples, same sex or mixed sex groups of that age. They reserve the right to withhold keys for accommodation if this condition is not adhered to. The comfort of guests is the priority, and if the Owners feel this is at risk, they will consider refusing or terminating a booking.

If you’re unsure whether these restrictions apply to you and your party, please do call our customer services team, who’ll be happy to advise and if necessary, suggest more suitable accommodation.

 

 
To maintain a family friendly environment, the owners are unable to accept bookings from single sex parties under the age of 25 years. If you’re unsure whether these restrictions apply to you and your party, please call before booking.

Accommodation

Living Room/Area    Open plan living / dining area with sea views to the front and garden views to the side
    Furnished with  two three sofas, coffee table and gas living flame fire
    42" wall mounted plasma TV with Freeview and DVD/CD player
    A selection of CDs, DVDs, videos and books
Kitchen/Utility    The kitchen has been hand made in Cherry and comprises an electric oven and grill, gas hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher
    Utensils and accessories include a microwave, kettle, toaster and cafetiere
    Breakfast table and two chairs over looking the garden
    A vacuum cleaner, ironing board and iron are in the hall cupboard
Dining Room/Area    Situated within the living area there is a solid oak table with six matching chairs
Master Bedroom    A large and light bedroom that benefits from a large bay window with sea views across the bay and Berry Head
    Furnished with a double bed, two bedside tables both with lamps, fitted wardrobe with plenty of storage, coffee table and two stools
Bedroom 2    A large and light bedroom that benefits from patio doors leading out onto the balcony and sea views acorss the bay and Berry Head
    Furnished with a double bed, two bedside tables both with lamps, wardrobe, three drawer chest and mirror
Bedroom 3    Views to the rear garden
    Furnished with a single bed, bedside table with lamp, wardrobe, a three drawer and a two drawer chest
    There is also an extra z-bed for a sixth guest. This is not suitable for an adult
Family Bathroom    A newly renovated bathroom suite, floor to ceiling tiles, comprising of a freshly  enameled bath with new electric shower over bath, wash basin, WC, mirror and heated towel rail
    There is a shaver point in bedroom one
    Additional WC in hallway
 
    Four steps to main entrance and 15 up to the apartment
    Balcony from bedroom two with table and chairs and sea views across Torbay
    Landscaped garden and terrace with large grassed area and a mix of flowering evergreen shrubs and palms
    Full use of the front garden
    Underhouse storage for bikes, buggies and surf boards etc
    Parking for two cars in front of main house