Upper Alvista

Description from the manager

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 from most rooms, some to Berry Head, views from hallway to harbour and has contemporary neutral décor with high quality contemporary furniture i...n the lounge and 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 10 minutes walk 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 about 5 minutes walk away, as is the medieval Torre Abbey, which has just been extensively restored. Hollicombe beach is 5 minutes’ walk west, and Preston Sands is a little further on.

The property benefits from a 2 parking spaces in front of the main house.Read more

Additional Location Information

Looking to relax and escape? Entertain the kids? Explore? Torquay has something for everyone. As the most popular location for Devon holiday cottages, Torquay boasts historical sites, family attractions, the best sandcastle building beaches in the UK, waterfront bars and cafes and a whole lot more to do and discover.

Explore the world in miniature at Babbacombe Model Village, meet the penguins at Living Coasts, unearth prehistoric remains at Kents Cavern, see The English Riviera from above in the Hi-Flyer balloon, walk down a Victorian street at Bygones and explore Torquay’s rich and varied history in Torquay Museum..

Location Type Beach, Town

Additional notes from owner

A deposit of 1/3 of the total price is required to secure a property. The balance is due six weeks before arrival. For bookings arriving within 6 weeks, payment must be made in full by debit or credit card. Credit card payments will incur a 2.95% service charge. Only Saturday to Saturday bookings (or Friday – Friday where stated) are accepted in July and August. Short breaks (min. 3 nights) are accepted at other times of the year unless otherwise stated. A non-refundable booking fee is applicable to all bookings. All our properties are non-smoking, though smoking is permitted in outside areas. Pets are accepted for a small surcharge of £23.00 each.

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