Coastal Torquay property boasts the best pool view in the Bay

Commanding an exceptional coastal position on the exclusive Livermead hillside, Cliff Lodge is a stunning detached coastal house encompassing 180-degree sweeping views over Tor Bay and the stretching coastline. This is arguably one of the finest sea views in South Devon.

The property presents a true English Riviera lifestyle, with the stunning vista being the backdrop to the southerly terracing and heated outdoor swimming pool. The interior is beautifully presented, with the principal living space taking full advantage of the sea views, arranged in a traditional four-bedroom design of circa 2500 sq ft.

Cliff Lodge is enviably located just a short saunter to Torquay seafront and rail station, with the promenade leading past the flagship Torre Abbey Sands Beach, Torre Abbey and meadow, and the Princess Theatre to the marina and vibrant harbour. Cockington Country Park is equally accessible, covering circa 460 acres of beautiful woodland, lakes, and meadows, whilst heading south takes you to the neighbouring towns of Paignton and Brixham.

A glazed entrance porch leads to the reception hall with tiled flooring and cloakroom with ample storage. There are glazed double doors to the impressive sitting room with full-width patio doors opening to the terracing and pool with outstanding sea views. There are two steps to the dining room with a picture window also overlooking the terracing and superb sea views. A tiled floor flows through to the kitchen with twin patio doors again leading out to the terrace and pool.

The kitchen is beautifully appointed with high gloss fronted units and solid stone worktops with an inset circular sink unit. Integrated appliances include Neff dual ovens and ceramic hob with recessed extraction and provision for an American fridge/freezer. There is a breakfast bar, central island unit, LED mood lighting, and a roof lantern allowing ample natural light. There is also a utility with matching cupboards and stone worktops with an inset Franke sink and provision for a washing machine and additional slim white good. The utility also has a roof lantern and a personal door to the garage.

Heading back to the reception hall, the staircase rises to the galleried landing with an arched window. The principal bedroom enjoys some of the finest views from the property over the pool and gardens and over Tor Bay to Berry Head. There is a fitted double wardrobe with mirror-fronted doors and a range of bedroom furniture. The en-suite has a jet spa bath set under a picture window enjoying the superb views, a double shower, a vanity unit, and a WC. 

Bedroom 2 commands the breathtaking sea views, with fitted mirror-fronted wardrobes and a dressing table. Bedroom 3 has been an impressive guest room with a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, twin windows to the front approach, and a character circular window with a view towards Livermead hillside. There are three steps up to a double fitted wardrobe and an en-suite shower room. Bedroom 4 also enjoys an inland view towards the Livermead hillside and has fitted wardrobes. The family bathroom has a walk-in double shower, a vanity unit, a WC, a sauna, an airing cupboard, and a sea view.

To the front approach is a block-paved driveway providing ample parking, sweeping down to the integral garage with a remote-controlled roller door, a gas boiler and metres, generous cupboards, a sink, and a window.

Access around both sides of the property leads to the rear gardens, which are a particularly stunning feature with terracing running the full width of the property and ornate balustrading with gentle steps leading down to the central tier, complete with a heated swimming pool measuring 7.88m x 4.56m. Further steps lead down to the lower two tiers, which are mainly gravelled and lawned for ease of maintenance with mature flowers, shrubs, and hedged boundaries. From the gravelled tier, there is access under the swimming pool terrace to the pool equipment.

The current owners said: “Cliff Lodge holds many special family memories with us. Situated within uninterrupted panoramic views of the Bay our parents saw the potential and took full advantage of redesigning and making open plan living taking in every possible view of the Bay. 

“With a choice of many nearby restaurants and bars, we also have Torquay town centre, the Princess Theatre, Marina and beaches all within walking distance. Owning this beautiful home is a fabulous one time opportunity which we have been lucky enough to have had the privilege of and we very much hope the new owners will enjoy and cherish every moment here as we have as a family.”

To arrange a viewing of Cliff Lodge or to find out more, call John Lake estate agents on 01803 328899 or email: property@johnlake.co.uk.